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    Apr 9, 2007, 10:19 AM
    Low voltage between Ground and Neutral
    I am new to this forum and this is my first question.

    Should a properly wired 110 Volt house circuit have measurable or any voltage at all between the Neutral and Ground wires?

    Please advise if more specifics are required for a complete answer.

    Thank you,
    Bernard
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    Apr 9, 2007, 11:25 AM
    Not really. They both terminate to the same lugs in the main panel. There could be a measured voltage is this is a subpanel but not under normal circumstances. Look for a neutral and ground being transposed/switched.
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