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Discuss Borrowed Neutrals ! (gotta be careful) in the UK Electrical Forum area at ElectriciansForums.net
seen this exact scenario this afternoon ! was a common finding on the landing light!I just did a CU change, and found the hall upstairs pendant taking its live from downstairs & neutral from the upstairs circuit, being wired this way in the 70's with no RCD its likely it would not have reared its head, luckily, I could rewire without too much disruption
To true, Darkwood. I can't remember covering this in college. Even if it makes just one youngun stop and think before he chops (and grabs) it's well worth chatting about. Just reiterating the need to stop and think, only for a minute. could well save a nasty shock.
The subject of borrowed, pinched or stolen Neutrals ( depending on where you come from!) was one of the first things I was taught as an Apprentice, and drummed into me by the man I worked with, a flat capped, bib-and-brace overalled, collar and tie wearing Sparks of the old school. Brilliant chap who had probably forgotten more than I've learned lol!
I hope they still stress this important subject at college now ??
Do they leave it to the employer then? Apprentices should learn this stuff from day one !
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