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It may be a plastic, or it may be Bakelite (a phenolic resin product) but either way, it is there because is is not a conductor, but an insulator. It protects you, the user, from electrical shock.
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How do things conduct electricity?
To conduct electricity you have to have a power source and a ground. For example if you stick something metal into a house wall socket while holding onto it, the socket is the power source and you become the ground.
If you pull a plug out of a socket that's on can you get an electric shock?
You will only be shocked if you touch the prongs while they are still in the socket or if there is a defect in the cord or plug. If you be sure to touch only the plastic part you should be fine.
what is a light?
A fixture or device that holds a light in place by means of some sort of socket, that is connected to a power source.
What are the bulb of light bulbs made of?
The actual protective cover is either made of plastic or glass. The part that is screwed into a socket is aluminum, and the filament wire is made of carbon.
Why do you get shocked if you stick your finger in an electric socket?
Because it has volts in it! i thing 210-240 not sure. that were you get your power where you plug stuff in
How do you fix the cigarette lighter if the fuse is not blown?
If you are getting power in the socket--replace heating element If you are getting power to the socket, but not through it--replace socket and element
What is s.s.o.13amp?
Switched Socket Outlet
Why is an electrical socket manufactured from plastic?
So that when you plug in something you don't get shocked.
Is there any plastic surgery that allows you to deepen the eyeballs deeper into the eye socket?
no
What is the difference between plga775 and lga775?
LGA stands for Land Grid Array (which means that the pins are integrated into the motherboard within the socket and not into the CPU) and PLGA stands for Plastic Land Grid Array. Which means that the socket is made of plastic.
If a plug socket is left on with nothing pluged in will it still consume power?
No, unless there is an indicator light in the socket.
If all your turn signals work except one and you replaced the bulb and all fuses what do you do next?
With a volt meter check to see if you have power to that socket. Check at the wire not the socket. If you find you have power, either the socket is corroded or broken. Also check the ground connection at that socket.
How do you change oil filter on dodge caravan 3.6?
Using a 24 mm socket, you unscrew the black plastic cap on the top passenger side to access the filter cartridge.Using a 24 mm socket, you unscrew the black plastic cap on the top passenger side to access the filter cartridge.
Can you install a plastic fitting on a galvanized pipe?
Yes, first the Galvanized pipe has to be threaded with a standard thread for pipes, then you buy the correct female socket threaded plastic fitting, screw it onto the pipe using Thread pipe sealing tape, then glue your piping into the socket part of the plastic fitting, simple. Cheers.
How do you align a headlamp on a Volvo s60?
You align them with socket wrench. There are couple of holes on top of the head lights and you have to get the socket wrench through there and just turn the plastic screw to align them.
What plastic category has been used to manufacture electrical socket?
because when electricity pass through the plug ,it produces heat and this type of plastic doesn't melt
'why can't you use all electrical appliances in one power socket?
Appliances means power demand in a home USA 15 amps is the maximum power can be safely drawn from a wire circuit. IF more then that is required from a socket then wiring and the socket will be subject to heating probably melting the insulation and cause a fire.
