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Default "Floating Ground" - What do they mean?

whit3rd wrote:


Possibly it means that the 'ground' terminals are actually connected to the
AC neutral wire (not to a third-wire ground). That connection is
permitted only with limiting resistance so that shock hazard is nil,
but 'test equipment' can easily see high-voltage transients.

That would make sense only if this is a two-wire AC powered gizmo.
It would make MORE sense if the device were an old TV set.



** You know something, just because you see a question posted on this NG - that does not mean you have to try an answer it.

FFS - it was not posted to you.

If you haven't got a clue - shut the **** up.



..... Phil