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What about the Europlug?


The Europlug is only supposed to be used on double-insulated appliances - those with an insulating outer shell enclosing all live components. Appliances like that do not require a protective earth as a human is not able to contact the live circuitry under normal circumstances. Same reason as light bulbs are not earthed.




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