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> How practical is that I wonder? Very, given that every appliance in the UK has had this for 75 years! > Does every appliance have a ground wire? No, but ev
by maccard 5y ago
> How practical is that I wonder?
Very, given that every appliance in the UK has had this for 75 years!
> Does every appliance have a ground wire?
No, but every plug has a "ground" pin. If the appliance isn't grounded (which in practice most aren't), then the pin is normally plastic, e.g. [0]
[0] https://www.yunhuanelectric.com/Images/prdoucts/Plastic-pin-uk-power-cord.jpg https://www.yunhuanelectric.com/Images/prdoucts/Plastic-pin-...
- midasuni 5y agoClass two devices don’t need to be “grounded” (we say “earthed” as they are doubly insulated (a fault won’t cause the case to become live) The main problem with British plugs is their size
- barbazoo 5y agoYeah size is what I was thinking of when I said practical. But I'd take the bulky but safe design over the shitty NA plugs any day.