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  • Jan 11, 2010, 01:06 PM
    dprice83
    No Neutral Danger
    I have a farm shed with 1-100 W Light bulb.Recently the neutral overhead wire broke. Can I drive a ground rod and still use the light? Or do I need to run new wire?
  • Jan 11, 2010, 01:45 PM
    stanfortyman
    Absolutely 100% NO, and then yes.

    A ground rod serves NO role in the functionality of the electrical system. It does NOT serve as, provide, or create a "ground" as far as a circuit ground.
    And it especially would not or could not serve as a current carrying neutral.

    Run a new wire.
  • Jan 11, 2010, 05:33 PM
    ballengerb1

    Agree 101%. If the wire broke is there a reason you can't splice a repair?
  • Jan 12, 2010, 07:41 AM
    dprice83

    No reason other than cost .I was quoted $250 min. for a bucket truck to come out and repair.
    Thanks for the replies.
  • Jan 12, 2010, 01:33 PM
    dclynch
    $250 is a lot. If you only use the light occasionally, you can probably get creative with a solar panel, battery, and high efficiency, low voltage bulb for less money and more fun!
  • Jan 12, 2010, 06:10 PM
    ballengerb1

    I'd get a direct bury cable and a shovel before I'd pay $250 for a truck.

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