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It would happen in case of 3phase domestic use where consumer side load balancing is not being done and there is loose connection in the neutral wire.

Due to the unbalance and poor neutral, the system neutral will be shifted and un balanced voltages will be recorded in all the 3 phases of the house. The phase loaded with much utilities will indicate less voltage and other will have high voltage.

Gadgets connected to this phase will be damaged.

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