How to wire in india

[LukeD]

How to NOT wire in India...... Job I did there years ago needed an additional local generator as the venue supply was non-existent. This thing appeared that a local supplier claimed to be a generator and got parked up out on the street, so I go and take a look and instantly reject it for a whole heap of good reasons - not least of which was that it's terminals were just four bare bolts protruding through the case, sticking out at 90 degress onto the pavement with people walking by. No covers, no nothing. After extensive conversation and a few prayers by the local holy man I was assured that this was the finest, and only, machine available in the area. My demands for at least some insulation were met with the introduction of a couple of plastic carrier bags. I don't think anyone died that day, but in some parts of the world...... life is sadly cheap.

Along the lines of HK in the late 70's or the whole (One forum member will want to pick this up as a "sweeping statement as usual !!) of the Philippines today ! The level of "Its gods will" is huge . It not down to costs et c, it has more to do with mentality .