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    Need to understand the neutral conductor

    Ok, I had in my mind that the neutral returned all the way to the power station. But in reality potential can exist providing there is a reference point and earth is suitable for this. So if I took the neutral conductor of my simple circuit (above) and stuck it into the earth in my garden would...
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    Need to understand the neutral conductor

    I am working in a related industry. Access control. I am more involved in software but interested in how everything works.
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    Need to understand the neutral conductor

    Appreciate there are a lot or questions about this already but I just can't seem to grasp it so hopefully asking the question in my way will help. Background: UK 240v AC domestic system. As I understand it, if everything is wired correctly and there are no faults, I can touch the neutral...
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    Radial circuit from 20A MCB

    Hi thanks for the message. In regard to the fire risk, purely for my own understanding, where does this originate? If everything is fused so that the cable can't melt what else can happen? I'm guessing arcing or something from a terminal that has not been tightened to the correct torque or...
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    Radial circuit from 20A MCB

    Hmmm yes I didn't think about this and you are right this would be a new circuit. Aside from the obvious problem of me not being a "competent person", what type of risks could I create by undertaking this work out of interest? Think I will post on one of the job sites and get a quote for the...
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    Radial circuit from 20A MCB

    Not sure if this is possible but just putting it out there... Current Situation Need to tidy up some of the mess in the garage from the previous owner of the house. Wires going all over the place. Additionally, all of the upstairs lights, the garage light and an external light are all radial...

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