Electrical code Compliance - Re: 110 v tools

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Re: 110 v tools

raden

2006-11-24, 8:25 pm

In message <1164402732.746862.55640@j72g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
alexander.keys1 <alexander.keys1@ntlworld.com> writes
>
>terry wrote:
>
>Assuming a drill of that age is metal-cased, I wouldn't want to use it
>on 230v, not worth the risk, if the handle goes live, you can't let go.
>I would only use metal-cased tools on 'centre-tapped' (55v to Earth)
>110v supplies. Otherwise use double-insulated tools, even large
>industrial types are made in plastics casings now.
>
>Still not safe enough IMHO, more than 55v to Earth is considered
>dangerous by the HSE, IEE Regs. etc. here in the UK.
>
What ? when 240 v just gives you a bit of a nip

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