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What causes an electric motor body to give an electric shock when a person touches it and the ground together?

That condition is called a "ground fault". That's when the insulation of the motor winding has a break somewhere, allowing current to leak to the motor housing. The motor SHOULD be grounded, protecting the user from electrical shock, but many older motors were not grounded, providing the potential for just this type of condition. Newer motors are often "double insulated", meaning that not only is the motor winding insulated, the motor housing is also insulated. Often the housing of a double insulated motor is made of a type of plastic.


Is there a symbol to identify a double insulated power tool?

A double insulated tool will have a picture of a box with a second box inside.


Are double insulated leads with 2 cores are safe to use with power tools?

Double insulated leads with two cores are generally safe to use with power tools, as they are designed to provide an extra layer of protection against electric shock. The double insulation means that there is no need for a ground wire, and the tool is protected by two levels of insulation. However, it is important to ensure that the power tool is rated for use with double insulated leads and that the leads are in good condition. Always follow the manufacturer's guidelines for safety and usage.


How one can insert a 2 terminal plug in a three pin socket?

as long as the pins are the same on the plug to socket you just push it in, when a plug has only 2 pins it is double insulated look for 2 squares one inside the other this is the symbol ;double insulated means no metal in casing on the appliance


Can you run insulated wires in a conduit pipe?

Except for the ground wire they must be insulated.

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What causes an electric motor body to give an electric shock when a person touches it and the ground together?

That condition is called a "ground fault". That's when the insulation of the motor winding has a break somewhere, allowing current to leak to the motor housing. The motor SHOULD be grounded, protecting the user from electrical shock, but many older motors were not grounded, providing the potential for just this type of condition. Newer motors are often "double insulated", meaning that not only is the motor winding insulated, the motor housing is also insulated. Often the housing of a double insulated motor is made of a type of plastic.


Why does copper wire have to be insulated?

To stop the conductor from touching adjacent grounded structures.


Is there a symbol to identify a double insulated power tool?

A double insulated tool will have a picture of a box with a second box inside.


What are the benefits of using a double insulated tent for camping in cold weather?

Using a double insulated tent for camping in cold weather provides better warmth retention, improved protection against harsh elements, and increased comfort for a more enjoyable camping experience.


Are double Insulated portable tools earthed?

No.


What does GDP mean in baseball stats?

GDP-Grounded into Double Play -imzy.


Characteristics of the modern chefs coat?

Double insulated reversible button front, wrinkle free, thermometer pocket, sleeve pocket, double insulated cuffs


What are the function of double insulated case?

An electrical appliance which is double insulated does not have an earth wire fitted. The appliance is designed in such a way that the electrical parts can never come into contact with the outer casing of the device. Common double insulated appliances are hair dryers, radios and cassette players.


In baseball what does giop mean?

Grounded Into Double Play


Why wont birds die on a wire?

Mainly because wires are insulated. In the case of being on an uninsulated wire the bird isn't grounded since both feet are on the wire.


What are the functions of Double insulation?

An electrical appliance which is double insulated does not have an earth wire fitted. The appliance is designed in such a way that the electrical parts can never come into contact with the outer casing of the device. Common double insulated appliances are hair dryers, radios and cassette players.


What is double insulation?

Electrical insulation:An electrical appliance which is double insulated does not have an earth wire fitted. The appliance is designed in such a way that the electrical parts can never come into contact with the outer casing of the device. Common double insulated appliances are hair dryers, radios and cassette players.