Hello dear community
I am new to this forum and appreciate to be able to seek help from people I've read from for a while now on this forum.
I recently bought a cabbing grinder machine from India and now recognize that the motor(1/2hp 230v~ can add a link if necessary) doesn't have any safety label or certificate whatsoever.
I know close to nothing about motors or electricity and ask myself if it is safe to use the machine. To be honest I don't even dare to plug it in. Before I assumed that it would be safe like any other product one never worried about. I assume that the circuits and wirings must be isolated from the outer shell but what if it has leaks?
I ask myself if I am overcautious because it is not from the USA or Europe or if my concerns are legitimate.
And in general even if one has a motor from a reputable company, what happens when after many years the isolation fails? How does one recognize this failure before getting a shock. Does this always pose a hazard threat?
Thank you in advance for your help and effort.
Stefi
I am new to this forum and appreciate to be able to seek help from people I've read from for a while now on this forum.
I recently bought a cabbing grinder machine from India and now recognize that the motor(1/2hp 230v~ can add a link if necessary) doesn't have any safety label or certificate whatsoever.
I know close to nothing about motors or electricity and ask myself if it is safe to use the machine. To be honest I don't even dare to plug it in. Before I assumed that it would be safe like any other product one never worried about. I assume that the circuits and wirings must be isolated from the outer shell but what if it has leaks?
I ask myself if I am overcautious because it is not from the USA or Europe or if my concerns are legitimate.
And in general even if one has a motor from a reputable company, what happens when after many years the isolation fails? How does one recognize this failure before getting a shock. Does this always pose a hazard threat?
Thank you in advance for your help and effort.
Stefi