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very true,Having a ground wire is THE most important wire for motor wiring, in my opinion. "IF" something happens to a motor winding, you want somewhere for the electrical energy to easily go, so it can trip a breaker or fuse, making the machine safe. Motors usually mount on an adjustment plate of some sort, with bolts through painted, and maybe oily joints. Not a reliable (read SAFE) grounding path.
Ruben
i might add, if there is a line to line short, the breaker would trip just as easily grounded or not.
the safe way is the best way, i do concur in that.
mike)