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There is no need to. The manufacturer designed the appliance for the specification of not needing a ground to be connected to it.

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Q: Should double insulated appliances ever be earthed?
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Are double Insulated portable tools earthed?

No.


Why some appliances do not need earthing?

Some items are double insulated, thus they do not require earthing.


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.


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.


What do you do with a green wire that is not connected to the last smoke alarm in the hard wire system?

Fold it back on itself and tape it up. Smoke alarms are double insulated (no exposed conductive parts) and aren't required to be earthed.


Which is better double insulated or grounded?

It is best to use both, then usually grounded, then double insulated is just OK.


What is a double insulated case?

Double insolated cases


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.


Do all appliances need to be earthed?

earth wire will be connected to the part of appliance body at such a place which is in contact with earth (ground), so as to pass on the voltage into ground to make a big resistance to blow the fuse system behind, and to safe guard the user or human/animal from electric shock, if there is any leakage of current from appliance. K. S. Verma The earth wire should be connected to the outside case that comes in contact with people. That means that if live parts inside the device become connected to the case in a fault condition, enough current will flow to blow the fuse, instead of becoming dangerous to the users.


Why are hair dryers not earthed?

Things that aren't grounded, like hair dryers, are double insulated. If the hair dryer gets a short circuit, the two layers of insulation will protect you. Hair dryers also have a ground-fault circuit interrupter plug that protects you if you drop the appliance in water.


Why cables are earthed?

The cable sheathing is earthed as a protection method in case of single-line-to-ground, double line-to-ground or three phase faults. This prevents damage to plant and personnel.