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> I continue to be amazed how many devices still ship with only two prong plugs (everywhere: Europe, North America, Australia...) even if those prongs are polar
by kalleboo 6y ago
> I continue to be amazed how many devices still ship with only two prong plugs (everywhere: Europe, North America, Australia...) even if those prongs are polarized
Because most devices these days have plastic cases (Class II double insulated), so there's nothing metal to touch to get shocked even in the case of a fault. That coupled with how GFCI/RCDs are being widely adopted as well leads to grounding not being as important.
- kelnos 6y agoI'm (mostly) with you on the plastic casing, but in general (in the US at least) you only see GFCI in kitchens and bathrooms. Meanwhile I'm sitting 2 feet away from a nearly completely metal lamp with a two-prong plug.
- lucioperca 6y agoFind this very scary not having RCD on some plugs even with 120 Volts. Sure 240v with RCD will give you a massive shock but still will very unlikely kill you. No RCD on the other hand can be fatal on 120V: https://edition.cnn.com/2017/07/18/health/teen-bathtub-electrocuted-text-trnd/index.html https://edition.cnn.com/2017/07/18/health/teen-bathtub-elect...