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Double-insulated electrical appliances, such as electric drills, only require two connections -a line and a neutral- to the supply. An earth (ground) connection is unnecessary.
In the UK, all electric socket outlets have shutters that blank off the line and neutral terminals when there is no plug inserted. These shutters are operated by the earth pin of the plug. As double-insulated appliances don't require an earth connection, a plastic earth pin is moulded into the plug in order to open the socket shutters in place of a normal metallic earth pin.
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How do you connect the 3 pin plug?
One pin for phase other pin for neutral and third one is for earth/ground wire. In India the right pin is for phase, left pin is for neutral and pin on top side is for ground wire. This third top side pin is slightly bigger and longer compared to phase and neutral pins.
The common mistakes of wiring a 3 pin plug?
-wire can be taken straight to the pin and not positioned in plastic 'valley' (usually mistake made in earth wire) -wire cut when outer cable is removed -cable grip clamped onto three wires instead of cable -loose copper wires visible.
What is the configuration for a 3 pin wall socket?
THE CONFIGURATION OF A THREE PIN WALL SOCKET IS THAT IT SHOULD BE WITH A SWITCH TO OPERATE THE PHASE THE NEXT SAME LEVEL PIN IS FOR THE NUETRAL AND THE THIRD TOP PIN IS FOR THE GROUND OR EARTH.THIS SOCKET IS USUALLY USED FOR ELECTRICAL HOME APPLIANCES LIKE COMPUTERS REFRIGIRATORS DEEP FREEZERS IRONS VACCUM CLEANERS MICROVAVES ETC ETC.
What is the pin configuration of 4-pin stepper motor?
one will be ground the other 3 will be steps when each is powered indiviually
What is 13 amp plug?
It's the standard Type 'G' 3-pin plug used in the UK for electrical equipment and appliances. It should always contain a cartridge fuse of the right size to match the current or "amperage" drawn by the equipment/appliance it is supplying with power. Standard fuses to fit the plug are available in 13 amp, 5 amp, 3 amp and 1 amp sizes. For more information see the Related Link and the answer to the Related Question shown below.
What happens without the third pin from a 3 pin plug?
Third pin is for body earth to protect humans using that particular equipment. Its nothing in a indian home. But as an engineer i say its compulsory
Which plug is safe to use in the 3 pin plug?
3 pins plug
Is the UK 3 pin plug used in Eire?
Both use the same kind of 3 pin plug.
How do you clean a 3 pin plug?
We can clean 3 pin plug by cotton or by ear buds vijay sasthry
How do you connect the 3 pin plug?
One pin for phase other pin for neutral and third one is for earth/ground wire. In India the right pin is for phase, left pin is for neutral and pin on top side is for ground wire. This third top side pin is slightly bigger and longer compared to phase and neutral pins.
Why does a 3 pin plug have a clamp on it?
A 3 pin plug has a clamp on it to stop the wires from being ripped out of the plug when people use the wire to remove a plug from the wall instead of gripping the plug and removing it the proper way.
What is the function of each pin in a 3 pin XLR PLUG?
Pin 1 = ground, Pin 2 = hot/plus, Pin 3 = cold/minus
What plugs do you use in Singapore?
3 pin plug
Names of 3 pins on 3 pin plug?
Need to know voltage and type of plug to answer this question.
Where on the radio wiring harness of a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta are the ground battery and ignition wires located?
orange is ground, power is red/white Ground is Plug 3, Pin 8 Keyed Power is Plug 3 Pin 4 Battery Power is Plug 3 pin 7
Can you cut off the 2 pin plug on your electric fan and replace it with a 3 pin?
Yes, you can.
Which Electric plug for use in Cyprus round or square pin?
Same as the UK 3 pin : )
