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Re: A simple question about electricity......

To: Charlie Mathews <cmathews@theramp.net>
Subject: Re: A simple question about electricity......
From: Randall <randallyoung@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 09:12:23 -0700
Right, but only at the panel or power entrance.  The common serves a
different purpose than the ground (aka safety ground), and is also tied
back to the line transformer output.  In a nutshell, the common carries
current, while the safety ground should never carry current.

Randall

Charlie Mathews wrote:
> 
> As I recall, the common wire is also tied to ground.  At least thats the way I
> wired my last house.

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