Took apart a hot plate, nichrome is touching directly to the iron?

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The discussion centers on the construction of a hot plate, specifically the contact between nichrome heating elements and iron. Participants suggest that the nichrome may be touching the 'earthy end' of the element, with corrosion acting as a barrier to current flow. There is also speculation regarding the material of the iron, with the possibility of it being ceramic or another non-conductive substance. Measuring continuity across the contact point is recommended for further investigation.

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Took apart a hot plate, nichrome is touching directly to the iron??

How is it not shorting out?
 
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I can only suggest that it is the 'earthy end' of the element that's touching and the corrosion on the iron and the outside of the element are limiting the current passed at this low voltage.
Have you measured the actual continuity across this apparent contact?
 
Or perhaps the "iron" is actually ceramic, or something else non-conductive.
 

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