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In my opinion, earthing is your primary protection against electric shock, however, using 30mA RCD's as a form of protection on any sub-circuits against direct/indirect contact with live conductors, is the best means of effecting safety in any installation.

Saw pictures from Romania on Facebook - looks distinctly odd! What do you think? I see red, yellow and blue phases and green PEN (reduced size).

https://scontent-vie1-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...99b3ccdce3f43a5680e8b928&oe=5915B5A0

https://scontent-vie1-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...79c6d73a9641aa225839b6c9&oe=58D70C34

Poland seems to have used the pre-harmonised German system too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPPBoZ2LFkM