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black = HOT
White = Neutral (current carrying)
Green = Ground
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Why you use cut mark in three pin plug?
It is used to show the correct length that the wire has to be stripped to make a perfect termination. By using this mark no bare conductor will be exposed when the plug is assembled for use.
Is it okay to use an adapter to change a three pin plug into a two pin plug?
No, it is not ok, it is potentially very dangerous because the two-wire cable has no earth with it. The earth wire is an important safety component that comes with a three-pin plug. An exception can be made for certain low-power appliances that have double insulation. This includes TV sets, radios, and table lights provided the mounting is plastic and not metal. These appliances are commonly sold with a twin-wire cable but often with a three-pin plug on the end of it. The three-pin plug in this case often has a plastic 'earth' pin and it is safe to replace it with a two-pin plug.
Which blade is the longest in a 3 pin plug?
The ground blade is the longest in a three blade plug.
Can I plug my 2 prong Christmas light cord into a 3 prong extension cord?
UK answer only: Yes but you need a three-pin to two-pin adaptor. Alternatively fit a three-pin plug to the light and leave the earth pin disconnected. This can only be done if the lamp already has a two-wire cable fitted to it, anything else is potentially dangerous.
Why you use neutral pin in three pin plug?
In North America the neutral pin is used to complete the circuit. One pin is "hot", one pin is neutral and the last pin is ground.
Why does three pin plug is more safe than two pin plug?
The three pin plug is grounded (provided the receptacle is wired correctly).
Why you use cut mark in three pin plug?
It is used to show the correct length that the wire has to be stripped to make a perfect termination. By using this mark no bare conductor will be exposed when the plug is assembled for use.
When you use a three pin plug what is the third biggest pin for?
Would that be the smallest pin. To answer this question the specifications of the plug will be needed.
Is it okay to use an adapter to change a three pin plug into a two pin plug?
No, it is not ok, it is potentially very dangerous because the two-wire cable has no earth with it. The earth wire is an important safety component that comes with a three-pin plug. An exception can be made for certain low-power appliances that have double insulation. This includes TV sets, radios, and table lights provided the mounting is plastic and not metal. These appliances are commonly sold with a twin-wire cable but often with a three-pin plug on the end of it. The three-pin plug in this case often has a plastic 'earth' pin and it is safe to replace it with a two-pin plug.
At what voltage does a three pin plug operate?
Need more info. There are three pin plugs at a wide variety of voltages.
What is the purpose of a wire?
it is the brown wire in a three pin plug
Which blade is the longest in a 3 pin plug?
The ground blade is the longest in a three blade plug.
Can I plug my 2 prong Christmas light cord into a 3 prong extension cord?
UK answer only: Yes but you need a three-pin to two-pin adaptor. Alternatively fit a three-pin plug to the light and leave the earth pin disconnected. This can only be done if the lamp already has a two-wire cable fitted to it, anything else is potentially dangerous.
When use a 3-pin mains plug what is the biggest pin for?
On a UK three pin plug the two smaller prongs are Live (brown) and Neutral (blue). The Larger pin is for the Earth wire. This can prevent you getting an electric shock
Why you use neutral pin in three pin plug?
In North America the neutral pin is used to complete the circuit. One pin is "hot", one pin is neutral and the last pin is ground.
Why there is a slit in a three pin plug?
If it has a slit in the side of the pin, it is because it was made from flat material that is rolled into a pin. If it were solid. there would be no slit or seam.
What type of electric plug used in Malta?
Standard UK three pin
