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Why is using an extension lead to take a hair dryer into a bathroom fatal?
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∙ 12y ago
GFCI recepticles are not required outside the bathroom so in the event of a current path from the dryer through the user to the ground / Plumbing (faucets, water, drains), the path would not open until 15 amp circuit current is exceeded which is hundreds of times the fatal dose of current to the user. Bathroom GFCI recepticles detect the slightest current and break the circuit in an instant.
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The electrical outlet in my bathroom will power most things but my hair dryer the GFCI is not tripped the hair dryer works fine in other outlets and the fuse doesn't blow?
You, my friend, have a problem with your hairdryer! The windings for your motor or the heater are brushing the ground system within the dryer. The whole reason we have GFCI systems is to prevent you from using that very device in your bathroom. Buy a new one!
Can a dryer outlet be converted to 2 separate circuits?
If you are no longer using the dryer and there are 4-wires, and the dryer was 220 to 240 volts, it can be split into two 110 to 120 Volt circuits.
How can people measure suppleness?
Flexibility is measured by the range of motion. The range of movement is measured by using a goniometer: hip flexion, hip extension, hip adbuction, hip adduction, shoulder adduction, shoulder fexion, shoulder extension, elbow flexion/extension, and knee flexion/extension.mile run
What is the electric cost of running a hair dryer?
None if it's unplugged. It may be using a small amount if it is left plugged in. When the hair dryer is not being used it uses no electricity.
When using an extension cord you need to use a ground fault interrupter?
A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) senses a leakage path to ground that could be a shock hazard and is mandated in areas where water is involved like bathrooms and kitchens. If you are using an extension cord in a wet area it would be a good idea to connect it to a GFCI protected circuit.
How do I clean out my vent dryer?
Unplug the dryer and unscrew the vent in the back of the dryer. Reach in and pull out as much of the lint as you can. Using a vacuum cleaner's extension and on a low setting clean out the rest of the lint inside the dryer.
The electrical outlet in my bathroom will power most things but my hair dryer the GFCI is not tripped the hair dryer works fine in other outlets and the fuse doesn't blow?
You, my friend, have a problem with your hairdryer! The windings for your motor or the heater are brushing the ground system within the dryer. The whole reason we have GFCI systems is to prevent you from using that very device in your bathroom. Buy a new one!
What are bathroom wipes for?
Too clean your but when your done using the bathroom
What is a sentence using the word fatal?
His wounds were so bad they were fatal. He died.
We've had a leak in your bathroom sink which is now fixed. The floor is tiled and is we cannot access the subfloor.How do we dry the wooden underfloor?
Try using a hair dryer or a fan directed at the wet spot. The air will penetrate the floor and dry it out
Can you melt a game disk by using a hair dryer on it?
No
Can you use dryer fluff as hamster bedding?
i wouldn't recommend using dryer lint as it can contain chemicals and trash.
Are you still using electricity if you have the clothe dryer plugged in?
Yes, you are still using electricity.
What extension will appear if you don't save your html webpage with the proper extension?
There is no single answer to that. It will depend on what you were creating the web page with. For example, if you were using Notepad, it would have a .txt extension or if you were using Microsoft Word it could have a .doc or .docx extension. So it is down to the software you are using and its version that would determine what extension you could have. You can just open and save the file again to fix the problem.
How do you remove wax from hair?
try using a blow dryer.
Can a dryer outlet be converted to 2 separate circuits?
If you are no longer using the dryer and there are 4-wires, and the dryer was 220 to 240 volts, it can be split into two 110 to 120 Volt circuits.
How much does air drying clothes save compared to drying them using a dryer?
It saves the total cost of running the clothes dryer.
