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Kettles
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OK 2nd question modern kettles with base power cord system instead of the older lead system but instead the docking system do I test the base separately or test them together as one item
yes - but do actually look at them 'open' as well - damage to the base connectors is quite possible especially if it has got wet.
Be aware that in many designs there are metal bits of the jug part that are not earthed, by design, only the element is, so you may need to do a hybrid test, of either continuity from jug to CPC, or isolation at 500V from jug to CPC, depending.
yes - but do actually look at them 'open' as well - damage to the base connectors is quite possible especially if it has got wet.
Be aware that in many designs there are metal bits of the jug part that are not earthed, by design, only the element is, so you may need to do a hybrid test, of either continuity from jug to CPC, or isolation at 500V from jug to CPC, depending.
