240volts and ground hum problems.

[Conrad Scott]

Peter Blackett wrote:
> It's illegal in the UK to remove the earth connection on equipment to
> stop ground loops [or for any other reason].

AFAIK most of the EU standards for electronic equipment (safety etc.)
apply to home-built stuff even if it's just for personal use and never
taken out of the house.

I can't imagine anyone getting into trouble on this but it's something
to note (over here at least).

// Conrad