Posted by Svetaswan-2 on
URL: https://www.es-forum.com/Electrical-appliances-and-grounding-tp3309893p3328492.html



--- In [hidden email], "ukcompbits" <ukcompbits@...> wrote:


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> Many items nowadays have entirely plastic cases and thus the risk of electrical shock due to short is nil thus its perfectly reasonable for manufacturers to not provide an earth as there is no need from a safety perspective.
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> Regards
> Mike


Two-pin cords may be "perfectly-reasonable" if all you're concerned about is preventing "instant death".  But in the interests of our long-term health, it may not be the best option.  In this "modern" society, we see this same scenario play out over and over again - doing things to prevent a quick death, but without much regard for our long-term health/quality-of-life.
 
I guess industry much prefers to kill us (very) slowly rather than quickly - after all, causes of slow deaths/deteriorations are more difficult to prove in a court-of-law. (wink)  

~Svetaswan