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John Woodgate OOO-Own Opinions Only
J M Woodgate and Associates www.woodjohn.uk
Rayleigh, Essex UK
On 2018-01-31 15:52, Kunde, Brian wrote:
Thanks for the input everyone.
I know that GFCI protectors in North America will trip between 4-6mA.
Do other countries, such as Europe, have the same requirements?
Or are 30mA protectors used in Europe? If so, does Europe use 30mA
ground fault protectors because of nuisance tripping even though the
studies have shown that 30mA can be fatal?
These 3-phase cut-off saws that I’m evaluating comes with a power
cord, but no plug. They can be field wired or a plug could be added
and plugged it into a receptacle. The choice is left up to the customer.
The saw uses water but the work environment would not normally be
considered a “wet location”. It would not be used in a construction
location.
So again, I’m trying to figure out why the saw manufacturer used the
expensive 30mA ground fault breakers in their product.
Thanks,
The Other Brian
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