3 prong plug

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Why doesn't CW use a power cord with a grounding plug? Does that cause more problems? I understand how critical static charge is to electronics. And I know the 3 pronged plug is for safety, in case of a short but it looks like that would also prevent static build up. Bill

[Digitalwoodshop]

The first units did have a 3 prong plug. At UL Testing it was made a 2 wire plug to pass. Not sure the exact reason but over a year ago a guy that worked at the UL Lab posted the reason. The best way to ground the unit is through the dust collector in my opinion.

AL

[Kenm810]

Hi Bill,

Check out what Jeff says about the plugs in post #16

http://www.carvewright.com/forum/images/misc/paperclip.gif (http://www.carvewright.com/forum/search.php?searchid=274704#) Static electricity (http://www.carvewright.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4134&highlight=grounding+plug) (http://www.carvewright.com/forum/images/misc/multipage.gif 1 (http://www.carvewright.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4134&highlight=grounding+plug) 2 (http://www.carvewright.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4134&page=2&highlight=grounding+plug))