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dpb

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On Sep 1, 9:38 am, dpb wrote:
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In most 240 circuits there is no neutral (certainly not those used for
tools). Wiring it to ground isn't a good idea either.
Well, split-voltage appliances (ranges, dryers, ...) have run that way
for approaching 100 years w/o any significant issues.

They don't anymore, and for a reason.
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Yes, that reason is Code. Having worked on various Standards groups
over the years, there's a definite tendency to continue to make
modifications simply for the purpose of appearing to continue to do
something and thereby justify the existence of the body.

In the 100 years before, where's the overwhelming evidence it was ever a
problem????

As I said, one can choose but it's certainly not a major actual problem
or there wouldn't have been the history of successful applications (and
lord knows how many still existing appliances????) w/o any issues.

When's the last time you _EVER_ heard of it being the cause of anything?

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