electric panel heater

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There isn't. And manufacturers instructions don't have to be followed, especially if they are wrong.

OK I see, so if you were asked to fit it professionally for someone, you wouldn't wire it to an FCU, you would fit a plug on it and plug it in.

 

[Stuprocter]

Thanks everyone for your help. First time on this site. And very impressed with the help. If there was any danger I would hardwire it .but have been reassured it is safe .thanks guy's.

 

[Mikefromlondon]

Yes it is safe as a dildo, from time to time anything can go wrong, even my hair has started to fall out and I still haven't come across a malfunctioning dildo for repair by anyone.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

OK I see, so if you were asked to fit it professionally for someone, you wouldn't wire it to an FCU, you would fit a plug on it and plug it in.

Surely most people, in that scenario, would look to see where the nearest socket was, find out what the customer's preferences were for socket vs FCU, trailing flex vs concealed wiring etc, and either put a plug on it, or not, and either use an existing socket, or not, and if not either install another socket or an FCU. All as appropriate to the customer's preferences.

 

[Andy S.]

If the appliance has an Earth wire you can use a plug. If it doesn't have an Earth wire it is dangerous to use a plug. If you use a plug without an Earth wire and something goes wrong you will invalidate your product guarantee AND your home insurance.

 

[JohnW2]

If the appliance has an Earth wire you can use a plug. If it doesn't have an Earth wire it is dangerous to use a plug. If you use a plug without an Earth wire and something goes wrong you will invalidate your product guarantee AND your home insurance.

Your input may have been of some use 4.5 years ago

However, even given the delay, I don't really understand your point. If the appliance "doesn't have an earth wire", then it doesn't have an earth wire (i.e. doesn't have a means of earthing it), and it would be no less safe if connected with a plug than if connected (again, without an earth connection) by hard-wiring.

Kind Regards, John

 

[EFLImpudence]

Four and a half year old thread, but -

If the appliance has an Earth wire you can use a plug.

Ok.

If it doesn't have an Earth wire it is dangerous to use a plug.

Nonsense, but would you care to explain why you think that?

Do you not have any tools, lamps etc.?

If you use a plug without an Earth wire and something goes wrong you will invalidate your product guarantee AND your home insurance.

Nonsense.