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Default Unearthed IEC lead.

On 17/08/2018 13:57, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
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Clive Arthur wrote:
I've just cut a bog standard IEC power lead with moulded plugs so I can
shorten it. There is no earth wire, and no indication that there is no
earth wire.


I'm aware that most things don't use the earth, but can this be legal?


Not uncommon, but pretty obvious as most usually flat, rather than round,
cable.

Why wouldn't it be legal? Up to the user to select the correct one for a
job. In other words, use the supplied lead.

Because it's a 13A plug to three pin IEC C13 socket.

Cheers
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Clive