Hi all,
I bought an E14 candle bulb socket holder off ebay and noted that the spacing between live and neutral is about 0.1" or 2.5mm.
Seems too close? I'm thinking of covering up the screw and the base of the C shaped metallic casing with hot melt to act as an insulation barrier. Any idea if this helps or makes it worse off?
It is my assumption that hot melt is a good insulator.
Or I'm better off leaving it as it is and the spacing is more than enough for safety.
Assumed environment is 30 degrees C, 86F. Humidity 90%, 230V AC supply.
Thanks.

 

It appears there is a barrier between the screw terminals already,
I don't see arc over as a problem.
Max.

 

It appears there is a barrier between the screw terminals already,
I don't see arc over as a problem.
Max.

Thanks Max.
The barrier between the screw terminals is actually below the screw heads but did not show up properly in the top view.
Actually, I'm more concerned with the inside of the socket, the 2.5mm portion.
Thanks for your feedback.

 

It will be fine....if the socket is voltage rated.

 

That distance is more than sufficient to satisfy creepage/clearance distances for testing agencies..
The dimensions as shown are the "clearance" (through air).. Creepage (distance along the surfaces) are also tightly mandated/defined..

 

That distance is more than sufficient to satisfy creepage/clearance distances for testing agencies..
The dimensions as shown are the "clearance" (through air).. Creepage (distance along the surfaces) are also tightly mandated/defined..

Thanks. I'll leave it as it is without the hot melt.