Michael Chare wrote in
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If I measure the resistance between the live and earth terminals of my
Russell Hobs stainless steel electic kettle I get a reading of about
9M ohms. (using my electonic multimeter)

Is this normal or indicative of a fault which a higher voltage might be
able to jump causing the fuse to blow?

Michael Chare

You're not holding the croc clips, are you? could be *your* resistance.

TBH, I don't know, but 9 Meg won't hurt anyone, and I _theeenk_ heating
elements may be leaky, and may trip RCDs

mike