My view is that the setup is OK. Also GPO power outlets in Australia only switch the Active lead. The Neutral and Earth connection are always there at the outlet. It may be easier to wire up a 240V plug with only the one wire (yellow/green) connected to the earth pin and put an alligator clip on it. Just a thought
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My view is that the setup is OK. Also GPO power outlets in Australia only switch the Active lead. The Neutral and Earth connection are always there at the outlet. It may be easier to wire up a 240V plug with only the one wire (green/yellow) connected to the earth pin and put an alligator clip on it. Just a thought
Some things to check though.
a) connect the wrist strap to the earth connection on the mat and not just the mat itself to ensure a good earth connection for the wrist strap.
b) make sure that the wrist strap actually touches the skin.
c) depending on the age of the house wiring (or even if not that old), invest in a [https://www.schnap.com.au/tools/testing-equipment/socket-polarity-earth-leakage-tester.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8fam9_Cp6wIV1SMrCh18BQkrEAQYAiABEgL_h_D_BwE|power point tester - example only] to ensure that there is actually an earth at the power outlet.
Hi @jzq ,
My view is that the setup is OK. Also GPO power outlets in Australia only switch the Active lead. The Neutral and Earth connection are always there at the outlet. It may be easier to wire up a 240V plug with only the one wire (yellow/green) connected to the earth pin and put an alligator clip on it. Just a thought
Some things to check though.
a) connect the wrist strap to the earth connection on the mat and not just the mat itself to ensure a good earth connection for the wrist strap.
b) make sure that the wrist strap actually touches the skin.
c) depending on the age of the house wiring (or even if not that old), invest in a [https://www.schnap.com.au/tools/testing-equipment/socket-polarity-earth-leakage-tester.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8fam9_Cp6wIV1SMrCh18BQkrEAQYAiABEgL_h_D_BwE|power point tester - example only] to ensure that there is actually an earth at the power outlet.