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Why is the switch for an appliance always placed in the live wire?
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∙ 12y ago
If a switch was on the neutral wire the live wire would still be at the mains potential even when the switch was off. This would cause on en electric shock when one handles any conductor linked to the live wire
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoFirst of all, the correct term is 'line' and not 'phase' wire. The reason a switch is always placed in the line conductor, rather than in the neutral conductor, is that its function is not simply to break the circuit, but also to ensure that the circuit's load is disconnected from the line potential. If the switch were to be placed in the neutral conductor, it would still break the circuit, but the load will still be at line potential and present a shock hazard to anyone attempting to work on the load (e.g. to remove a lamp from its holder).
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Why is the fuse of an appliance always on the live side?
See Discuss Question below.
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It is called Double Insulated because any "hot" wires (= "live" wires in British English) inside the appliance have been made safe by using extra insulation and/or fuses to protect the user from getting a shock if the appliance suffers any damage. That is why it does not need a separate earth or ground wire. Always be sure to switch off the breakers at the main panel before you attempt to do any work on any mains power circuit.
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If the isulation on the live wire wears through the can become live but it wont stay live why?
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Why would there be 2 live wires to an electrical switch?
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Why the fuse is placed in live wire only?
So that the live wire is isolated when the fuse blows. If a fuse was placed in the neutral, the equipment would still be live when the fuse blows.
A fuse should be conected between?
A fuse should be connected in the live wire, before reaching the appliance.
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