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Can anyone tel me why my neutral was testin 230v on ma test lamps when a tested to the earth bar but didnt trip the mcb. The lightin circuit worked and tested with passable readings. i tried various lamps n got same reading. I even touched it to see if it was live but no shock, dont understand it??
 
Can anyone tel me why my neutral was testin 230v on ma test lamps when a tested to the earth bar but didnt trip the mcb. The lightin circuit worked and tested with passable readings. i tried various lamps n got same reading. I even touched it to see if it was live but no shock, dont understand it??

Very stupid thing to do! I was taught to lick test neutrals .....:rolleyes2:
 

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