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fortran77
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It also reduces the risk of shock. Spend the $100 and get one.
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How so?
dave8088
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An isolation transformer will prevent electric shock should you accidentally put your body in contact with the hot side of the device and earth.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isolation_transformer#Electr...
formerly_proven
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An isolation transformer also completely prevents a GFCI from working.
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