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In a balanced system nothing will happen. In an unbalanced system the neutral carries the unbalanced current. Removing the neutral in an unbalanced system will cause different voltages and currents to be applied to the devices connected to that circuit. This is the reason that a ground plate or rods are connected to the neutral bus bar to take over in case the utility company looses a neutral at the connection to the mast head.
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No power can/will flow. - Unless you're using a /3 wire
removing the neutral then will the only give you 240v - example Hot Water heater
You need the neutral for 120v circuits.
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When a device is removed from an outlet box which wire must be connected in such a way that it maintains continuity?
All three wires, the "hot", neutral and the ground must all maintain the integrity of the circuit. This is why pigtails are connected from the main circuitry to the receptacle or switch devices so that they can be removed without opening the electrical circuit.
What color is neutral wire in Australia?
The colour of the neutral wire in Australia is blue with marking N.
Which is the Hot wire and which is the Neutral wire if the wires you see are a Brown a Blue and a Yellow Green wire?
In electrical wiring, the live or "hot" wire is typically brown or red, the neutral wire is typically blue or black, and the ground wire is yellow or green. So, in this case, the brown wire is likely the hot wire, the blue wire is the neutral wire, and the yellow green wire is the ground wire.
Should neutral wire of lamp be connected to the 3amp or the 6 amp side of a canopy switch?
You should never switch the neutral wire. The neutral of the appliance should be connected directly to the neutral wire leading to the service panel neutral bar.
How were the old three wire outlets for dryer and ranges wired before the four wire came about?
The hot wires were connected to the outside blades on the plug end. The neutral was connected to the center blade. The neutral wire was hard wired to the frame with a copper strap and the neutral was used as a ground conductor. With a four wire the copper strap is removed and a separate wire is used for grounding purposes from the frame of the device back to the ground bar in the distribution panel.
What is a floating neutral wire?
a loose connection of a neutral wire
When a device is removed from an outlet box which wire must be connected in such a way that it maintains continuity?
All three wires, the "hot", neutral and the ground must all maintain the integrity of the circuit. This is why pigtails are connected from the main circuitry to the receptacle or switch devices so that they can be removed without opening the electrical circuit.
What does an open neutral mean?
Typical home wiring will have one hot wire, one neutral wire, and one ground wire per circuit. An open neutral would indicate that the neutral wire, usually white wire, is broken.
Is the ridged wire neutral or hot?
If wired properly the ridged wire is the neutral.
What color is the neutral wire?
The neutral wire is typically colored white or gray.
Which side of the White neutral wire do you connect the Black power wire?
The neutral wire and power wire are never connected together.
Is the white wire in this electrical circuit designated as the hot wire or the neutral wire?
In an electrical circuit, the white wire is typically designated as the neutral wire.
Is the white wire hot or neutral in the electrical circuit?
In an electrical circuit, the white wire is typically used as the neutral wire, not the hot wire.
How can I test a neutral wire to ensure it is functioning properly?
To test a neutral wire, use a multimeter set to measure voltage. Place one probe on the neutral wire and the other on a ground wire or metal box. A properly functioning neutral wire should show a voltage reading close to zero. If the reading is significantly higher, there may be an issue with the neutral wire.
Is the white wire neutral in electrical wiring?
Yes, the white wire is typically used as the neutral wire in electrical wiring.
Is the neutral wire the return wire?
yes
Can a ground wire be used as a neutral wire?
No
