28-12-2014, 10:32 AM
(28-12-2014, 10:21 AM)AlanBeckett Wrote: In the normal Domestic situation it really does depend on your (Electrical) Supply installation. I'm sure there are people on here who are much more familiar with the 17th Edition than I am. However, if your Installation has Protective Multiple Earthing (PME) then there will be a Tag near to the Meter saying so. If that's the case then Neutral is bonded to Earth at your Premises and you'll be OK. If that's not the case then you may well find that you can measure a significant Voltage between Neutral and Earth. If that's the case then joining them together with a relatively thin piece if Wire could produce exciting results.
There are more 'Interesting' installations out in the Boon Docks - ask Lawrence
Alan
TN-C-S installation in current terms. Without looking up the regs. I can't remember the allowable neutral conductor potential relative to true ground but it is small. Usually anything over 6 volts is reportable, and rectified.
In the distribution ONLY. Additional N to E connections not allowed on consumer side of incomer head. RCD/ELCB would trip anyway.
There would be no N to E in the radio.
Boater Sam.
