I have a Surge Protector (with Data Line protection: ethernet, telephone, coaxial cable) Plugged into a UNGROUNDED Outlet. Do is there a risk? It is Safe?

My understanding is that the surge protector helps keep your equipment safe. And the grounding helps keep you safe.

The surge protector will trip a circuit so any power spikes won’t damage your stuff that is plugged in.

Having things grounded will provide a path to earth and that keeps you safe. Say for example your computer has a wire come loose and lands on the metal housing. If it is grounded you won’t get shocked if you touch the case. If it wasn’t grounded you would be the shortest path to earth so you could get a shock.

At least that is how my brother in law explained it to me. (he is a licensed electrician)

…double checked w/ my husband, a journeyman electrician….jp is correct.

thank you all

If the outlet is not grounded, your equipment is NOT protected.