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Old 7th Jul 2011, 5:02 pm   #32
Brigham
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Default Re: Another unusual plug and some other questions

That would be the correct procedure in the circumstances. Leaving the earth lead showing might cause it to come in contact with live metalwork inside the plug, causing the very danger which it is intended to relieve.
I always cut the earth lead off flush with the outer braiding when using 3-core flex in a twin-core situation. It eliminates any possible future confusion.
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