From: ken watson (watsok@frii.com)
Date: 06/21/01-09:38:03 PM Z
As for standard fixtures being grounded...
There is usually a removable cap that is right under the tubes. If you think
about it, this cover is painted. The paint can insulate electrically. I
suspect that the striking of an arc inside of the tube could depend on
capacative coupling so it may not be an issue if the cover is grounded. I
think most fixtures have the main body wired to the ground pin.
..-----Original Message-----
..From: bmaxey1@juno.com [mailto:bmaxey1@juno.com]
..Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2001 7:52 PM
..To: alt-photo-process-l@skyway.usask.ca
..Subject: Re: grounding fluorescents
..
..
..>>What isn't clear to me, but I hope you or Gord or Bill or another
..person
..>>savvy in such matters can explain is, can grounding be a problem with
..>>ready-made strips? I'd always assumed they were made grounded, that is
..>>the ones that come with plug and switch ready-to-use. But there seems
..>>possibility from what's said today that I should in any event check
..>>grounding of the receptacle ???
..
..Grounding does not work if a proper grounding system is not in place, if
..a polarized plug is not wired properly. If wired improperly, regardless
..of the orientation of the plug, you can have a system you think is
..grounded that in fact, might not be at all.
..
..Usually, those strips are wired properly, and all that is needed is a
..ground to the house or building ground. Some people use water pipes for
..ground, but they cease to work if a plastic part like an elbow is added
..and breaks the ground.. Ask an electrician if in doubt - electricity is
..not to be fooled with. it takes little to cause death.
..
..
..
..HCM
..
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