| 1. | :Reversing hot and neutral wires cannot possibly affect operation of any device.
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| 2. | :You are probably measuring the neutral wire versus the cold water pipe.
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| 3. | The neutral wire carries the current back to the service panel.
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| 4. | SInce people are often connected to ground, the neutral wire is normally grounded.
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| 5. | Balancing loads also allows reduced neutral wire sizing and shared neutrals.
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| 6. | Properly designed, there is never a potential between the neutral wire and the person.
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| 7. | If it is a polarized plug, connect the neutral wire to the wide prong.
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| 8. | If you do this, then the neutral wire is at earth potential, by definition.
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| 9. | A neutral wire can be provided on wye output side.
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| 10. | At the service panel the neutral wire, coded with white or gray insulation, is grounded.
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