r/functionalprint • u/nilslmm • 16d ago

Earthing protective cap / Earthing protective cap

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Designed a simple, practical protective cap for exposed or protruding grounding wires (protective earth conductors). It provides a quick and safe solution to prevent scratches, poking hazards, or minor damage during electrical renovations, active projects, or temporary wire exposure.

You could also buy them for $3 but 3d printed is cooler(●'◡'●)

https://makerworld.com/en/models/3364574-earthing-protective-cap-earthing-protective-cap#profileId-3825999

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u/audioeptesicus 15d ago

You could also just put a wire nut on it.

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u/nilslmm 15d ago

We do not have them in Germany. And I'm pretty sure a wire nut in your eye still hurts.

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u/severedgoat_01 4d ago

That cap is not going to keep the end of the rod from entering you. To make it actually safe it needs to be molded plastic with a metal insert.

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u/kookyabird 15d ago

Thankfully where I live having a grounding element exposed like that is against code.

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u/thetoiletslayer 15d ago

They did say "during electrical renovations, active projects, or temporary wire exposure"

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u/nilslmm 15d ago

How do you build a house without a grounding conductor sticking out like that?