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Cases have been made of wood, various metals, plastic, bakelite, fiberglass, and perhaps others. Plastic is widely used now primarily because of its low cost and ease of forming complex shapes.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoThis is to help protect you from accidentally touching the lug. You should still treat the lug as hot, whether it is or not, in my opinion. It also protects you from arcs (sparks) if you drop a tool in the cabinet.
I miss-read your question. I answered it as if you had asked about plastic-covered main lugs.
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∙ 13y agoBecause plastic doesn't conduct electricity well (it is an electric insulator) and has little friction so you can push the plug in easily, Plastics are cheap, they are easily formed, cast, and assembled.
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∙ 11y agoPlastic is a bad conductor and a good insulator. When it is wrapped around wire(s) with an electric current flowing through them, it prevents the electricity from getting out and shock our skin (a good conductor of electricity), so plastic is all for safety.
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∙ 6y agoWhat safety feature must an appliance have if it is connected by a two core cable
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∙ 11y agoBecause plastic is not a conductor
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Can nunchucks be made completely of plastic?
Nunchucks can certainly be made completely our of plastic. The plastic must be a very hard plastic, though. They can be made from wood, metal, or plastic.
Is plastic made of petroleum?
plastic is made out of petroleum. The source for today's plastic is petroleum.
What are plastic pens made of?
Plastic.
What plastic bottles are made from?
recycled plastic
What plastic is beach spade and bucket made from?
A bucket and spade is made out of plastic
Different between fiber optical cable and copper cable?
Fiber optic cable is constructed out of glass or plastic, and uses light pulses to transmit data. Copper cable is made out of copper material (not glass or plastic) and uses electrical voltages to transmit signals.
Cable reels are normally made from what metal?
Cable reels are normally made from steel but can also be made from wood, plywood or plastic. Cable reels are round, drum-shaped objects that are used to carry various types of electrical wires.
The type of cable made of glass or plastic?
Fiber-optic cable.
Does fiber optic cable conduct electricity?
No. Fiber optic cable is made of glass, which is an electrical insulator.
What is a car made out of from the outside?
The outside of a car is made of steel, aluminum, & plastic.
What is the PS3 made of?
they r made from electrical parts,metal and plastic.
What type of plastic is an electrical plug made from?
Thermoplastic
What is the metal part of the cable for?
The inside metal part of a cable is usually made of copper and is where, if it is an electrical cable, the electricity is conducted.
What does a Ethernet cable look like?
It look's like a long brown cable with two ends that are made of plastic.
Is twisted-pair cable is made up of plastic or glass fibers that transmit data at extremely fast speeds?
Twisted-pair cables are made out of copper, they are shielded with plastic to prevent electromagnetic interference but the actual cable is made out of copper.
How do you repair a coax cable that has been chewed on by a puppy?
Assuming that there is no break in the cable , the repair can be made with electrical tape encircling the frayed section of cable .
What are DS's made from?
Lots of components make them work on the inside. The outside is made from strong plastic and the buttons are also make from plastic.
