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Default measuring current in a 220 ac circuit

In article , "SRN" wrote:

"George" wrote in message
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.. On a single phase system the legs are 180 degrees out of phase
with each other.


When you say this you need to add ", referenced to ground (neutral)"


No, you don't. The statement refers solely to the phase difference between the
two hot legs, which has absolutely nothing to do with either's potential
difference from neutral.

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