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Electric insulating wood

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beech wood socket outside
beech wood socket outside


This product is currently on the market in Europe.

This cap is made of real beech wood, there is another model made of pine wood.


beech wood socket inside
beech wood socket inside

[edit] Advantages of Wood

  • It is easy to make objects from wood with simple tools.
  • Wood can be useful to make and repair electrical equipment.


[edit] Disadvantages of Wood

  • If wood is wet it conducts electricity.
  • Wood can burn.


[edit] Solution

  • Can we impregnate wood to make it more burn resistance ?
  • Can we impregnate wood to make it a better isolator ?



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Electrical wiring and switching

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