Socket shutters, Preventing accidents since 1947

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Even there 2 phase distribution system is weird. There entire system is based around the sample principle as electric razor and 110v construction site transformers. Centre tapped 55v on each side to give a 110v potential but you cant get a shock form it as an earth to phase is only 55v. Hence why in majority they dont have alot of earthing.

Are you talking about the UK construction site system here, or the American single phase 3 wire system?? Which is 115-120 /220-230 Volts. Never seen anything wrong with their earthing/grounding arrangements, though they allowed unearthed (2 pin/pole) socket outlets a lot longer than we or most of Europe did... But then most of their small appliances are and have been Class 11 for a lot longer than us....

You can get a pretty decent belt from 115/120 volts, especially in the right circumstances...lol!!!