Why neutral? (And why 20 characters in a thread title)?

[Wilko]

We'll all duck then ...

 

[westward10]

D.c. or a.c. whatever goes through one must go through the other.

I'm drinking something called kwak, 8.odd percent

Is that legal

 

[Deleted member 72666]

.... But they manage to be mostly in the line in plugs and socket outlets, or did I dream it?

 

[Wilko]

LIKE that Wilko.
What you on I have a glass of Pinot.

It was Malbec ...

 

[Pat H]

Pretty sure when I saw the info re the metal enclosures for CCUs it was in part due to loose neutral connections. It does indeed seem that more than a few sparks think the L has to be tight and the neutral they pa less attention to...

 

[davesparks]

Has this always been the case that the neutral seems to be more susceptible than a live, or is it a more modern trend?

I'm just thinking that maybe the increasing use of electronics which can create harmonic neutral currents could somehow be related?

 

[Andy-1960]

Has this always been the case that the neutral seems to be more susceptible than a live, or is it a more modern trend?

I'm just thinking that maybe the increasing use of electronics which can create harmonic neutral currents could somehow be related?

I was thinking along the same lines, but I'm thinking this would only really apply in three phase systems which is why half size neutrals are becoming a thing of the past.

 

[MisterE]

Once upon a time... (before the days of moulded plugs) when I worked as a TV/Video Tech. when checking the plug connections on equipment with intermittent power, it was invariably the neutral that was loose.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Remember that with d.c. current actually flows from the negative to the positive.

 

[7029 dave]

It is due to the molecular construction of the flue flue valve.?