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Electrical Safety Question. Start with a heating mantle such as any of these examples. Start with a resistive heat mantle such as any of the examples shown. Start with a.
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Electrical Safety Question Start with a heating mantle such as any of these examples. Start with a resistive heat mantle such asany of the examples shown Start with a
1) Connect the heating mantle to a power controller such as any of these.2) Connect the power controller to a wall socket by way of a two conductor cable or plug adapter.
Questions • 1) Is there an electrical hazard inherent in this experimental setup? • 2) What is the nature of the hazard if present? • 3) How would the presence of any electrical hazard be determined? • 4) How would a hypothetical electrical hazard be eliminated?
Clue – A Variac is an Auto Transformer Auto Transformer
Clue - A Coupling Transformer provides full AC isolationbetween its primary and secondary windings Isolation Transformer