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Re: is third transformer hole an earth?

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From: Arfa Daily
Date: Sun, 09 Nov 2008 17:30
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> UK standard domestic mains runs at 240V 50 Hz and most houses have been
> wired with "13 Amp ringmains" since the '60s.

Ringmain circuits in the UK are nominally rated at 30A, but have *outlets* 
on them rated to 13A. Bit of a 'picky' point, I know, but might be a bit 
misleading to non uk posters, the way you had put it.

Arfa 
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