In Reply to: Why don't manufactures do everybody a favor and double insulate the AC power wiring- posted by jea48 on August 25, 2008 at 07:57:40:
appliances, hand power tools, etc. to use a two-prong power cord, there may well be a cost issue involved, but there may also be other considerations. From what little I know of the subject (mainly observation) these devices often use a non-metallic (nylon, plastic, etc.) case as part of the 'double insulation' process, so perhaps increased RFI would be a potential drawback for audio playback electronics. Though I suppose a work-around could be found...
Anyway, good question.
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- If you're referring to the 'double insulated' designation that allows manufacturers of small - powermatic 09:34:10 08/25/08 (12)
- RE: If you're referring to the 'double insulated' designation that allows manufacturers of small - jea48 11:36:39 08/25/08 (11)
- Close - Charles Hansen 21:40:33 08/26/08 (10)
- Question for you... - clio09 17:03:23 08/27/08 (7)
- RE: Question for you... - Charles Hansen 22:59:58 08/27/08 (6)
- RE: Question for you... - clio09 07:17:11 08/28/08 (5)
- This is what Charles described. - Al Sekela 14:46:04 08/28/08 (4)
- How does an unconnected wire resonate? - GGA 09:39:04 08/29/08 (1)
- Just like an antenna. - Al Sekela 16:08:42 08/29/08 (0)
- So if I wanted to "float" the grounds on my system... - clio09 07:34:08 08/29/08 (1)
- Connecting the components to a floated power strip still allows ground loops. - Al Sekela 16:17:16 08/29/08 (0)
- Thanks Charles for your response, but you left us, me, hanging. - jea48 16:58:04 08/27/08 (1)
- RE: Thanks Charles for your response, but you left us, me, hanging. - Charles Hansen 22:50:26 08/27/08 (0)