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Why An Open Neutral Kills 120V Devices
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<blockquote data-quote="gordon mcgregor" data-source="post: 59112" data-attributes="member: 169"><p>Re: Why An Open Neutral Kills 120V Devices</p><p></p><p>"In the United Kingdom, the bond between neutral and earth is made only at the power utility.</p><p> Inside the building, Neutral and PE (Equipment Ground) are carried separately to all equipment and outlet"</p><p></p><p>That is not quite correct most modern premises now have the earth and neutral bonded at the service entry, andt then the conductors are taken to the power points either by ring circuits or by spurs</p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_wiring_in_the_United_Kingdom" target="_blank">Electrical wiring in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</a> gives basic info follow the links at the bottom if you want mor info G</p><p></p><p>PS YOU drive on the wrong side of the road as evryone drove on the left at first<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gordon mcgregor, post: 59112, member: 169"] Re: Why An Open Neutral Kills 120V Devices "In the United Kingdom, the bond between neutral and earth is made only at the power utility. Inside the building, Neutral and PE (Equipment Ground) are carried separately to all equipment and outlet" That is not quite correct most modern premises now have the earth and neutral bonded at the service entry, andt then the conductors are taken to the power points either by ring circuits or by spurs [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_wiring_in_the_United_Kingdom]Electrical wiring in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/url] gives basic info follow the links at the bottom if you want mor info G PS YOU drive on the wrong side of the road as evryone drove on the left at first:)) [/QUOTE]
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