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GALLERY
Why is the testing of appliances important?
These pictures show how dangerous appliances can be.
![]() Ok, lets play guess the fuse rating! | ![]() A simple table lamp wired back to front and a 13A fuse | ![]() Same table lamp-no insulation on the pins |
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![]() | ![]() Some charge their phone overnight or under a pillow. This was still being used | ![]() Plasticiser from the PVC insulation breakdown covers the terminals. This is toxic! |
![]() This cable was damaged to the extent of having the live wire exposed. | ![]() The plasticiser from the plug in the previous pic had started leaking via the earth pin. | ![]() A microwave cover missing allowing radiation to leak |
![]() This microwave had more rust than my car! | ![]() All 3 pins had a layer of grease top to bottom. A serious risk of fire and electric shock. | ![]() No insulation on the pins |
![]() Held together by a bit of tape and a lack of outer insulation on the cable. | ![]() | ![]() |
![]() A common problem with cables or flexes running along the floor | ![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() | ![]() A fire waiting to happen! |
![]() | ![]() A vacuum cleaner recently in for testing |
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