earth leakage
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Didn't you raise this question already?
Yes you did.
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Earth leakage is when the electrickery in your machine, which should be tightly wrapped up in insulation so it can't get out, creeps out into the parts where it shouldn't be, for example the metal casing of a dishwasher. All being well, the casing will be earthed so that the electricity can be carried away without hurting you. If enough gets out it can give you a shock, if even more gets out it might do you a lot of damage, especially in a room with lots of water and metal in it.
The RCD detects when this is happening and cuts the power so quickly that you won't be hurt.
Yes you did.
//www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=38167&highlight=dishwasher+rcd
Earth leakage is when the electrickery in your machine, which should be tightly wrapped up in insulation so it can't get out, creeps out into the parts where it shouldn't be, for example the metal casing of a dishwasher. All being well, the casing will be earthed so that the electricity can be carried away without hurting you. If enough gets out it can give you a shock, if even more gets out it might do you a lot of damage, especially in a room with lots of water and metal in it.
The RCD detects when this is happening and cuts the power so quickly that you won't be hurt.
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