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When we are using analog energy meters in which the reading is taken when the disk rotates which is rotated when the current ingoing from the Live Wire(1Phase AC System) and the same current is outgoing from the Neutral Wire and vice versa. So now there are four places for cable lugs, two for input Live and Neutral Wires and other two for output Live and Neutral Wires. If anyone connects both input Neutral and Output Neutral then Current entering or exiting from the phase will not return back through the meter connected neutrals due to impedance of meter coils, and ultimately follows the short circuited external path. Hence the energy actually be drawn from the source will not be recorded by the meter, so it becomes an illegal act to connect both neutrals.
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Why isn't there a ground in a junction box?
Only the main panel is grounded directly because if you ground each junction box of subpanel ground loop current paths are possible that can cause shock hazards. The ground rod is connected to main panel and the neutral is bonded to that ground as is the ground wire. The neutral and ground wire are then run to all circuits, junction boxes and subpanels throughout the house. If you tie neutral and ground together at any point in the house, other than the main panel ground loops can exist and cause shocks.
How do you get rid of an electrical outlet?
Just make it a junction box. Remove the outlet, tie the blacks together under a wire nut. The the whites together under a wire nut. Tie the ground wires together under a wire nut. Push all the wires back into the outlet box and cover it with a blank cover. Paint the cover the same color as the wall. Do not sheet-rock over the outlet box. All junction boxes must be accessible.
How do you install a 20 amp switch for well pump?
Black/White/Ground power in and the same out. Tie the incoming and outgoing white wires together under a yellow wire nut and push them back in the box. Tie the ground wires together under a green wire nut and connect the pigtail from those ground wires to the ground screw on the switch. Connect the 2 black wires you have left to the 2 screws on the switch. Doesn't matter which black wire you connect to which screw.
When is it permissible to wire tie a wire to a conduit?
What kind of wire? If it's a power wire, why is the place wired with conduit? Commercial buildings must put all power wiring in conduit, so if you're planning to run romex in a commercial building, the answer would be "no", it's not permissible. If it's data wire, note that there may be some "crossover" interference if the data wire follows a power wire for very much distance. It's usually not a problem to cross a conduit and tie to it, but it's generally recommended that you not tie data cable to conduit.
How do you correctly wire a switch to a bathroom fan light combo you have 1 w b g coming from your breaker box you also have 2 w b g wires one that controls the fan and one that controls the light?
Tie all White wires together. Tie the Grounds together and connect them to the ground screw on two switches. Create a pigtail with TWO black wires coming out. Connect a black wire to each of the two switches. (you pick which screw, but be consistent. Connect the black wire from the light to the remaining screw on one of the switches. Connect the black wire from the fan to the remaining screw on the OTHER switch.
Can you tie the neutral wire on a sub feed to another panel to the main neutral lug?
no
How do I wire a new 3-way switch. I can't follow what my book says.?
you need the following wire should be 14-3 wire and two three way switches 14 -3 wire has 4wire in the bundle 1white 1black 1 copper and 1 of a different color this wire runs from switch to fixture to switch from power source tie copper wires together from source ( this is a ground )tie to fixture ground tie black wire together from source this should be the hot leg tie white wire together from source ( this is a Neutral) fourth wire runs from switch to switch wire nut together at fixture follow switch instructions all else fails call electrician
How do I wire a new 3-way switch. I can't follow what my book says?
you need the following wire should be 14-3 wire and two three way switches 14 -3 wire has 4wire in the bundle 1white 1black 1 copper and 1 of a different color this wire runs from switch to fixture to switch from power source tie copper wires together from source ( this is a ground )tie to fixture ground tie black wire together from source this should be the hot leg tie white wire together from source ( this is a Neutral) fourth wire runs from switch to switch wire nut together at fixture follow switch instructions all else fails call electrician
How do you disable the neutral safety switch on a 1996 Geo Tracker?
Disconnect the 2 wires on the switch and tie them together
How much tie wire is used to tie one ton of reinforcing steel?
8 or 10 Kgs tie wire is used
How two wire 2 light switch up in 1 box?
Tie all the white wires together under a wire nut and push them back in the box. Tie the black incoming power wire and outgoing power wire, if there is one, together under a wire nut with a black wire pigtail. Connect this pigtail to one screw on each light switch. Connect the black wire going up to the lights to the appropriate switch you wish to use to control that light.
How many meters in one roll of tie wire?
how many meters in 1 kilo of tie wire
How do you check a neutral safety switch?
Tie the 2 wires together and see if the vehicle starts - if it starts now and didn't before switch is bad
Can I wire two ballasts together and use one power cable Do both ballasts have to be earthed if they are connected?
Yes, the two ballasts can be supplied with one power source. The two ballasts will be paralleled together. This means supply black (hot) to black on ballast one and black on ballast number two. Tie all three under a single wire nut. Connect the neutral conductors all together under one wire nut. Both ballasts should be tied to the ground wire that is in the supply cable. All of these connections must be made in an approved junction box.
Can you wire usa 4 wire 240 volt to UK 3 wire 240volt American boat in UK waters?
A four wire plug suggests to me that it is for split voltages. 120/240, hot - neutral - hot - ground will be the four blade connections for shore power in the US. With UK shore power three wire there will be no neutral as you know it. 120 volt equipment will not work. If there is a special berth for 120/240 shore power that is what you will need to tie up to.
Why isn't there a ground in a junction box?
Only the main panel is grounded directly because if you ground each junction box of subpanel ground loop current paths are possible that can cause shock hazards. The ground rod is connected to main panel and the neutral is bonded to that ground as is the ground wire. The neutral and ground wire are then run to all circuits, junction boxes and subpanels throughout the house. If you tie neutral and ground together at any point in the house, other than the main panel ground loops can exist and cause shocks.
How do you get rid of an electrical outlet?
Just make it a junction box. Remove the outlet, tie the blacks together under a wire nut. The the whites together under a wire nut. Tie the ground wires together under a wire nut. Push all the wires back into the outlet box and cover it with a blank cover. Paint the cover the same color as the wall. Do not sheet-rock over the outlet box. All junction boxes must be accessible.
