using ground wire for neutral and ground.

melgruen

Does the the national electrical code allow the groung wire to be used as the nuetral?

stickboy1375

Absolutely NOT! Never has either.

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Speedy Petey

Absolutely! Despite what some people say.

The opposite was true, where in some rare cases you could use a neutral also as a ground, but this was eliminated a while ago.

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stickboy1375

2008 NEC to be precise on when this was eliminated.

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Yoyizit

And if the OP does it anyway, what symptoms can he expect?

stickboy1375

Death could be one symptom.

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Yoyizit

Thanks for your help.

I have no doubt that this situation has happened, but. . .just so I'm clear on this
-what color wires is the tech measuring between?
-what color wires go to the computer plug H, N and G?

I expanded the image on my screen but it's still blurry.

In any case I'm having trouble getting the 80v.
I could imagine 60v due to the RFI filter inside the computer but I won't know until I hash out these colors.

Also, what has changed that this is no longer allowed?

andrew79

If you use the ground as a neutral then any metal piece of equipment that the bare ground comes in contact with is now current carrying. Example: metal box with steel coverplate. Example:the entire case of your electrical panel. Now if it was an insulated ground and not tied into any box currently(which isn't likely) then in theory there would be no safety concerns other than its illegal according to code and you would no longer have a ground in the run.

Note I said in theory not in reality :D

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Missouri Bound

NO...and either does common sense.

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frenchelectrican

Very simple ., The answer is no. And it can cause Mort ( Death )

It don't matter which area you live the rules do apply the same all over the place ( I do live in France so we have the excat same rules as North Americian NEC codes did stated )

Merci,
Marc

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mpoulton

I don't understand your question about the wire colors or why the image resolution would be an issue... The guy is in series with the computer, which is using the grounding conductor as its "neutral" return. The voltage across him would depend on his impedance compared to that of the computer, but would likely be more than the 80V shown.

In certain situations (pretty much only stoves and dryers) it used to be allowable to bond the chassis to the neutral conductor in lieu of using a separate equipment grounding conductor. No more.

WAS

Believe me, if I find that during a home inspection I use a large RED FLAG in the report. Why not do it correctly? It will probably cost you more to have it fixed later if you ever try to sell the house and you may save a life.

Speedy Petey

May I ask what point you are trying to make here? WHY does this matter???
Are you just trying to once again prove your massive intelligence to us morons?




It NEVER was allowed. EVER.
Would you like the code references?

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Yoyizit

Time to leave.

Speedy Petey

See ya. I'll hold down the fort while you're gone.

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