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    Oct 14, 2010, 09:26 PM
    Is it OK to use ground wire as a nutural?
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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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