toaster cord

[dtong_ck]

This is a question I want to find an answer for a long time. How come the cord for my toaster (it's a Phillip and is CSA approved) has no ground prong? Thanks.

[bigrockk]

Because the toaster is "Double Insulated" it is not required to be bonded to ground.

Code rule 10-408(3) 18th edition CEC

The toaster has all exposed metalwork separated from the conductors by two layers of insulation, so that the metalwork cannot become live. There is no ground connection and the operator?s safety depends upon the integrity of the two layers of insulation.

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ November 15, 2002 12:18 AM: Message edited by: bigrockk ]</font>

[dtong_ck]

Thanks. But why not have a ground and double insulated? Will it be safer to have a ground also? I remember I had a 1000w baseboard heater also has no ground. Is it also the same principle? I just look up the code. However, there is no marking of double insulated in the label of the toaster. I know some electric drill bear the symbol of double insulated.

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ November 15, 2002 01:36 AM: Message edited by: Dtong ]</font>

[syd]

It may be that Part II standard dosn't require it. 10-408(1b)