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A dryer has an electric motor with energized windings. The copper wire in the windings has a thin layer of insulation material that keeps the current from arcing over to an adjacent wire and/or the dryer cabinet. In the event the insulation fails, the current can flow out of the motor winding, through the dryer cabinet, onto your hand, through your body, out of your bare feet on the ground, and kill you. A grounded dryer would limit the current available for your body (maybe a tingle). And this is why dryers are, and should be, grounded.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes, a dryer must be grounded.
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Do hand dryers in a bathroom need a GFI breaker?
Make sure that all electrical outlets in the bathroom are grounded to prevent electrical shock. When in doubt, consult an electrician and have a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlet installed.
Do all electrical services need to be grounded?
Electric circuits need an earth wire for safety. The earth or ground wire connects the external surfaces of all appliances together, and to the gas and water pipes, and to ground. The only exception is for low-power doubled insulated portable devices like table-lamps or hair dryers.
How do you spell dry with -er?
The spelling "drier" means more dry. The spelling "dryer" is used for hair dryers, clothes dryers, and similar devices.
Do all hair dryers have lead in the electrical cords?
The conductor used in the cords of hair dryers is copper. That copper is generally of high purity with only trace amounts of lead.
Why would an explosion happen if a pipe from a tanker to a tank is disconnected?
Static electricity. It was grounded until the disconnect. The truck should have been grounded.
Why are hair dryers not earthed?
Things that aren't grounded, like hair dryers, are double insulated. If the hair dryer gets a short circuit, the two layers of insulation will protect you. Hair dryers also have a ground-fault circuit interrupter plug that protects you if you drop the appliance in water.
How did Shane filan killed Bryan mcfadden?
Because Brian McFadden was naughty, and Shane Filan told his Dad. Then Brian's dad said "That's it, you're grounded, grounded, grounded, grounded, grounded, grounded, grounded, grounded, grounded, grounded, grounded, grounded, grounded, grounded, grounded, grounded, grounded, grounded. Go to your room. NOW!" Brian then cried to his room, only to jump out of his window, then onto a tree. Then there was Shane. Shane had a gun, then shot Brian. Brian McFadden died.
Do hand dryers in a bathroom need a GFI breaker?
Make sure that all electrical outlets in the bathroom are grounded to prevent electrical shock. When in doubt, consult an electrician and have a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlet installed.
Who invented hair dryers?
Alexandre Godefoy invented hair dryers
Do Stackable dryers require a vent?
Do Stackable dryers require a vent?
Compressed air dryers are different then the regular dryer in what way?
Compressed air dryers are different that regular dryers in the sense that the regular dryers use a type of gas. Compressed air is much safer for the environment.
What is the difference between T3 Hair Dryers and normal hair dryers?
T3 hair dryers are very specific hair conditioned hair dryers used by professional hairstylists for sensitive hair to acquire a professional and magnificent look.
Are front load dryers more expensive than top load dryers?
Most of the time front load dryers are more expensive than top load dryers. The reason being they are more professional than the top load dryers. They sometimes hold bigger loads than the top loaders do.
Where are the hair dryers that Conair sells made?
Conair hair dryers are made in China.
Do all electrical services need to be grounded?
Electric circuits need an earth wire for safety. The earth or ground wire connects the external surfaces of all appliances together, and to the gas and water pipes, and to ground. The only exception is for low-power doubled insulated portable devices like table-lamps or hair dryers.
Who makes the highest rated dryers?
LG and GE tend to make the highest-rated dryers.
Are Xlerator hand dryers availble to buy in stores?
No, unfortunately Xlerator hand dryers are not available to purchase in stores. You can contact the manufacturer directly to order one of their hand dryers.
