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- Plug Simulation (C) J.P.Taylor October, 1993. This application is Freeware
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- This simulation helps you to learn the correct way to wire up a plug.
- To attach a wire to a terminal, drag the end of the wire to the terminal and
- release it. (Drag means click and hold down the left hand mouse button, then
- move the mouse pointer.) If it gets confusing, you can either drag a wire right away from the terminals and it will return to its original poition.
- Alternatively, you can click on "Reset" and everything will return to its
- original position.
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- Remember to insert the fuse and secure the cable with the cable grip. This
- stops the wires from being pulled out of the terminals.
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- When everything is prepared, click on the "Ready" icon and a message will appear, to tell you how you have done.
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- Notes on the wires
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- Brown. This is the live wire, which carries the electricity to the appliance.
- A fuse is always connected to this wire so that if there is a surge of power and the fuse blows, the live wire is disabled and there is no danger of
- electrocution.
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- Blue. This is the neutral wire, which allows the electricity to flow away again.
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- Green/yellow. This is the earth wire and is connected to the casing of the
- appliance. It is a safety connection. If a live wire comes loose and touches
- the casing, the electricity will flow straight to earth instead of electrocuting anyone who touches the casing.
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