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Difference between Earthing and Neutral

January 22, 2020

Neutral :

Neutral is the normal ” return ” wire.
In systems where the load is supplied from only one Hot (or “Live”) wire, the Neutral completes the circuit and carries current back from the load to the power station.
Neutral is a conductor that carries current in normal operation.
Neutral represents a reference point within an electrical distribution system.

Earth :

Earth or Ground wire is a safety protective wire for the human body and electrical equipment from fault conditions.
Earth is a conductor that carries no current in normal operation.
Earth is a conductor that carries current under fault conditions such as insulation breakdown that occurs within electrical equipment.

4 comments:

  1. Mike, Wandering The Black Dirt TrackJanuary 14, 2021 at 7:25 PM

    so if you have solar panels and a 240v inverter on your caravan or cabin (off grid), do you need an earth?

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    1. UnknownSeptember 30, 2021 at 2:15 PM

      Yes . because you need to protect human being and electrical equipments from fault condition

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  2. UnknownApril 14, 2021 at 1:19 AM

    Yes

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  3. VlatkicAugust 31, 2021 at 2:56 AM

    Unfortunately very Stupid explanation of differences.
    Also The Schematic diagram is Awufull.

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