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Kettle earth - why?

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?
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  • Yes, I agree class I appliances such as desk top PCs  would use a lower test current such as 100mA.

    It would still be a class I item and in need of verification of cpc plug to case continuity. I think we are saying the same thing. I would add that inspecting and testing relies on the expertise of the inspector to make the correct judgment call.
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  • Yes, I agree class I appliances such as desk top PCs  would use a lower test current such as 100mA.

    It would still be a class I item and in need of verification of cpc plug to case continuity. I think we are saying the same thing. I would add that inspecting and testing relies on the expertise of the inspector to make the correct judgment call.
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