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Not really, but it's often added since the possibility of shocks is greatest in the bathroom and kitchen.
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Why do you need an earth wire in a plug?
The Earth wire is there to earth electrical devices that are not double insulated. If there was to be a malfunction in the appliance then you can get a really bad shock if an earth wire is not present. If there is any free electricity roming around then the earth wire will send it down to earth and to the main power station closest to the area instead of through your body. s aged 15
What is a function of earth wire?
The earth wire connects the metal frame of the electrical appliances to the ground. The convention is to have green colour for earth wires. The purpose of earthing is that in case of an insulation failure in some appliance, this wire connected to the metal body will provide a path for the current to flow on the ground. In absence of earth wire, this fault current would have flown through the body of the operator, causing electrical shock.
What size of earth wire can be used in wiring system?
You will need to look up cabling/wiring codes.Is it:Telephony,Audio distribution,110 volt power lines, orHigher voltage power lines?
Which part of the of a washing machine should the earth wire be connected to?
the metal casing around it :)
What is the earth wire for in a plug?
In the USA we call it the ground. If there is a cross in the wires from hot to common the ground or earth wire will give the electricity an easier path to the ground instead of going through a live person. The earth is attached in the main box to a copper rod hammered into the ground. This makes it easier for electricity to get to the ground.
How do you separate bricks that have been glued with liquid nails?
To separate bricks that have been glued with Liquid Nails you will need Windshield Cut-Out wire. Begin pushing the wire between the bricks at one corner. Continue using the wire to separate the bricks.
Why do you need an earth wire in a plug?
The Earth wire is there to earth electrical devices that are not double insulated. If there was to be a malfunction in the appliance then you can get a really bad shock if an earth wire is not present. If there is any free electricity roming around then the earth wire will send it down to earth and to the main power station closest to the area instead of through your body. s aged 15
Can you connect a 6mm earth wire to a 2.5 mm earth wire?
A 6 mm earth wire can be used to replace a 2.5 mm earth wire, but if there is an existing 6 mm earth wire it must be 6 mm all the way to the earth, and not replaced by a smaller wire between it and the earth connection.
Wire that discharges excess electricity to the earth?
It is the earth wire
does 8 gauge wire need to be be purchased as separate wires?
No, there are many manufacturers and distributors who supply 8 AWG wire in multi-conductor cables in stock or custom combinations.
Changing bathroom light fixtures.?
You will need basic hand tools such as screwdrivers. Of course, you will need a new light fixture and bulbs. You will need to locate the breaker to turn off the electricity on that circuit, and you will use a wire stripper and most likely some wire nuts to connect the new fixture.
Why don't birds get electricuted while on a electric line?
To get electrocuted you need to complete an electrical circuit. That takes two wires or a wire and an "earth". A bird on a wire is not making a connection to a second wire or to the earth. Therefore no electricity flows and they are perfectly safe.
When you connect earth wire in ceiling light does not work when connecting earth from light direct to earth wire coming from ceiling trips out when take earth wire out light works?
By earth wire I am assuming you mean the bare wire and that a black and white wire are connected to the light. If when you connect the earth wire and breaker trips then there is a short between black and earth. It could be a bad ground connection, an internal short in the light fixture where black wire "hot" is connected to metal on the fixture through a nick in wire.
How can sound still play if only one wire is connected to the radio?
Sometimes there is no need to connect the black earth wire, because the radio will earth by mounting it to the body of the car. (there's no harm in connecting it anyway)
What does green wire indicates?
Earth wire
Why is your earth wire is glowing on the live circuit?
In the visible spectrum or the infrared? Either way, if your earth wire is glowing you have a problem. Your earth wire is not intended as a current carrying wire. If the wire is loaded to the point that it glows then your circuit/breaker is not wired correctly and the earth wire is being used as an unintended path and is a hazard. Earth wires are not sized properly to carry current.
What does a frame-ground circuit use as a return wire?
a separate high capacity wire
