Why Do Bathroom Plug Sockets Only Have Two Prongs?

7 December 2018, 12:51

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Question: Why do bathroom plug sockets only have two prongs?

Name: Seville

Location: Weighbridge

Qualifications: Electrician

Answer: It boils down to what can kill you and what can’t; bathroom plugs only have 110 volts which won’t stop your heart, but a normal three prong has 240 volts which might.