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Is it ok to use ground wire as a nutural?

Asked Oct 14, 2010, 09:26 PM — 3 Answers

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Oct 15, 2010, 02:37 AM


No! The neutral is current carrying, and ground is reserved for fault currents.
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Oct 15, 2010, 11:10 AM


I'll add my professional agreement.
It is NEVER OK to use a ground (bare or green wire) as a current carrying neutral.
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Oct 15, 2010, 08:36 PM
Well then, thank you gents, it is good to know.
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