I've disconnected the earth from a lot of my kitchen appliances, for one simple reason, to get a shock you have to touch live AND earth. No earthed stuff all over the place, no chance of a shock. I don't really care for myself as 240 volts can't kill a healthy human, but I have pets that chew wires. If one chews an appliance cord while sat on the microwave, it will get 240 volts through it's whole body, including it's heart. Remove the earth and the danger is gone.
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5 years ago