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Default Isolation transformer source

In article ,
Michael A. Terrell wrote:

"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote:

In article , Michael
A. Terrell wrote:
If using a proper isolating transformer, there will be no
reference to ground even with a 'live' chassis. The only way to
get an electrical shock is to touch both outputs from the
transformer.


Not true. You connect the chassis of the UUT to the test
equipment, so ANY voltage you contact inside the UUT is referenced
to ground.


Why is the test equipment grounded?



Yawn... Why are people stupid?


Yawn. You really do need to sort out how to work in a safe environment.
All it needs is some common sense. Do you ground one side of a battery DVM
too?

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