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This wire provides a low impedance return path to the distribution panel in case of a circuit fault. This direct fault current path will trip the circuit's breaker and open the circuit.
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Which wire is not present in a 2 pin plug?
The earth wire.
How can a bad plug wire destroy a good coil?
the wire burns it in the inside and it doesn't work.
What is the third prong in plug for?
On a British plug it is the earth pin connected to the earth wire. This is safety feature to stop electric shock
What are the names of the three wires in a plug?
Live Wire = usually brown, if not then its grey or black. Neutral Wire = Blue Earth Wire = green and yellow striped
What is the green and yellow wire in a plug called?
that's the earth plug and it must be connected, otherwise circuit protection will not operate properly.
Why do you need an earth wire in a plug?
The Earth wire is there to earth electrical devices that are not double insulated. If there was to be a malfunction in the appliance then you can get a really bad shock if an earth wire is not present. If there is any free electricity roming around then the earth wire will send it down to earth and to the main power station closest to the area instead of through your body. s aged 15
Color code in 3 pin electric plug in India?
Green with Yellow Stripe Wire - Earth Wire (E) Blue Wire - Neutral Wire (N) Brown Wire - Live Wire (L) When you look at the plug with the terminals facing towards you: /\ / \ / E \ / \ / \ / L N \ ------------------
What is the inside of a wire made from?
The wire is composed of the same element throughout the cross sectional area of the wire.
Wiring diagram of plug wire and their order?
With the cover off the plug and looking from the back at the screws the "Live" wire [generally red or brown] goes to the Left - and the "Neutral" wire [generally green] gos to the Right.Another way of putting this would be to say that the red wire must be connected to the prong that goes into the Left hole in the plug outlet in the wall.It is good practice to coil the earth wire in the plug so that, should the lead by tugged hard, it will be the LAST wire to become disconnected from the screws in the plug.AnswerCorrection .... sorry!! With the cover off the plug and looking from the back at the screws the "Live" wire [generally red or brown] goes to the Left - and the "Neutral" wire [generally BLUE] goes to the Right. The Earth [genarally green] goes to the centre prong - assuming it is a 3-pin plug.
What are the three wires in a plug called?
The green and yellow is the earth wire The brown is the live wire The blue is the neutral wire A poem to help is: The brown live cow drinks from the blue neutral water and eats the green grass from earth
What is the third prong on a plug called?
It is called a ground, and prevents you from electrocuting yourself if there is a tear in the cord.
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.
