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What if the top pin on three pin plug broken in electric socket. Is it dangerous?
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∙ 11y ago
Not in itself. Do not plug another three prong plug in the outlet until the broken prong (round-ish) is removed from the outlet. The third prong (round-ish) on a three prong plug is the ground. It does not carry any power.
Correction
"It's the power return" <- This is not exactly true.
The third prong is an earth ground. It is in place to eliminate a physical short at the appliance end from energizing metal surfaces on the appliance. In relation to the hot lead (the smaller slot) it will complete the circuit and is dangerous only in relation to the hot source slot. On an empty outlet, the slots should NOT HAVE ANYTHING in them.
If you're careful, you can use a set of small pliers to remove the broken prong. Do not work in either of the two slots of the outlet. One of the slots is hot (powered).
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