I'm worrying that what will happen if I touch the grounding pin while I don't connect the grounding pin to any ground. Is it OK?
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It's not a problem if the gadget you've plugged in is working correctly. The grounding pin comes into play when a machine develops an internal defect and the hot side of the power becomes connected to the chassis. An electric drill with a metal case, for example, connects that case to ground so that (most of) that leakage current won't transfer into your hand. Nowadays most appliances use plastic cases so it's not as much of an issue, but I wouldn't use one of these adapters on a long-term basis without connecting the ground.
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William, First I would check the ground connection, if you still have a problem I think I would temporarily by-pass the switch.I have not had any problem with the one we purchased , really pleased with it. I have had a fuse that looks good visually have a loose connection inside and cause a problem. Good Luck .
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Whenever using ANY power supply, there is always gonna be some warmth/heat coming from the unit regardless of whats connected to it. This is perfectly normal. Now if its HOT to the touch, that is not good. Replace immediately. Hope this helps. Be safe ....Chris.
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I'm using my heater right now and I'm plugged into a ground fault plug...no grounding pole involved. It's working just fine. Hope this helps!
652719
Not sure about that as mine is negative ground. That said, it should be ground polarity insensitive by reversing the connections.
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Check you wireing connections. Possible a grounding issue or just poor contacts.
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I have been using the neutral wires in all of my installations. I'm not sure how it will operate if not connected.
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To my surprise, the switch did not have a ground connection. I'm guessing that it's not required because there are no exposed connections (it attaches with wires and wire nuts), and that the construction is double insulated.
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I put one in the garage for the outside lights and did not ground it. I just screwed it to the box. It worked just fine.
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Yes. It has no ground post. All your circuits for this fuse block must be grounded elsewhere.
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No, you still will get shocked if you touch the cables carrying 110 V. It only isolates one circuit of 110V from the other, preventing ground loops and HF interferences
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No, that's a different model. However, if you stick your finger in it, and are grounded, it will trip in a nano-second and you will not be shocked due the the GFCI circuit. The only time you can get shocked is if you contact both polls and are not grounded. You can prevent that with an AFCI circuit breaker in your circuit breaker box.
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no. there is no ground connection to the anteenae itself. it grounds thru your electrical outlet. if you have a splitter make sure you have a ground to that if it outdoors.
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If there isn't a good ground connection then it won't work.Also, be aware of battery polarity.
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The chassis of the solenoid/isolator/relay does not act as a ground. If supplying a 12v+ pulse to one of the small terminals, you must provide ground to the other small terminal.
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The one I recently purchased would not. It has the ground prong on it as well.
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I use it without grounding and no problem. It is a general rule for any electrical equipments tp avoid shock in case an electrical leak to the metal parts.