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== == Think about it. The conduit is metal, and can be touched by people. It is carrying live wires and is connected to steel junction boxes. What would happen if a hot wire accidentally touched the steel conduit? The ground wire is there to keep the conduit from going live in a fault condition. You want to ground any metal surface a user can touch in case of faults.

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What happens if you splice ground wire and neutral wire in a high hat fixture?

Splicing the ground wire and neutral wire together in a high hat fixture is unsafe and can create a dangerous electrical situation. The ground wire is meant for safety and should never be connected to the neutral wire, as it can lead to electric shock hazards and disrupt the proper functioning of the electrical system. It is important to always follow proper wiring practices and consult a qualified electrician for any electrical work.


Can a green wire be used for a neutral?

'Can' yes. 'Should' no. <<>> Never use a green wire for a neutral. It is colour coded for a reason and that is to protect the people that work on electrical equipment. If you turn a ground wire into a neutral it then becomes a current carrying conductor. There are times in the electrical trade when grounds have to be disconnected and if it is used as a neutral and the tradesman is holding one end and touching a grounded object a shock will occur. Again never use a green ground wire as a neutral.


Why is the ground always cold at night?

The main reason the ground is wet in the morning is because of dew (moisture condensed from the atmosphere, esp. at night, and deposited in the form of small drops upon any cool surface.) and the reason its cold is because the sun isn't above to keep the heat coming in while the ground absorbs it.


How can people prepare for a volcano when the are in the danger zone?

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What is the reason why the length of ground wire should be always longer than the active?

The ground wire should be longer than the active wire to ensure that in the event of an electrical fault, the ground wire will be the first to come into contact with the current, providing a path for the electricity to flow safely to the ground, reducing the risk of electrical shock or fire hazard. A longer ground wire also helps to minimize voltage drop and improve the effectiveness of the grounding system.

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