Hi guys, just curious. I have a plastic electric kettle that has an earth lead in the flex. I can't see much point in it. It will trip the RCD in the event of an element insulation breakdown so there's some use there. Any thoughts?
My first thought would be that this is a standard element that can also be fitted to a metal bodied kettle in which case the earth would serve a purpose.
It will also offer protection in case of a major element failure by tripping the overcurrent protection.
It may also be "we always fit earth connections to kettles but never thought why".
My first thought would be that this is a standard element that can also be fitted to a metal bodied kettle in which case the earth would serve a purpose.
It will also offer protection in case of a major element failure by tripping the overcurrent protection.
It may also be "we always fit earth connections to kettles but never thought why".
