John Dirks Jr Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 I found a switched receptacle that tested as correct when the switch was in the on position and open neutral when the switch is turned off. To me it's obvious that the neutral conductor is connected to the switch instead of the hot conductor. It's wrong for sure but please describe to me a situation where this is a hazard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kogel Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 With the switch off, a lamp or other appliance is still energized by the hot side of the cord. Is that what you were asking for? A grounded (3-prong) cord might present a different hazard with the ground becoming energized, but that would depend on other factors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 What John K said. All neutral wiring including the neutral side of light bulb sockets are energized when the switch is in the 'off' position. It's a shock hazard in many ways. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted October 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 With the switch off, a lamp or other appliance is still energized by the hot side of the cord. Is that what you were asking for? A grounded (3-prong) cord might present a different hazard with the ground becoming energized, but that would depend on other factors. Yes, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plummen Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 Good way to create a power surge/smoke electronics in my book. I still come across an occasional panel with fused neutrals from back in the knob and tube days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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