John Rumm wrote:
On 01/07/2010 20:10, NT wrote:
On Jul 1, 11:45 am, John wrote:
On 01/07/2010 08:54, NT wrote:

On Jun 30, 11:15 pm, wrote:
A bit pedantic, but may be a bit of knowledge to some....

All wiki articles refer to LIVE and SWITCHED LIVE, but should
technically be refered to as Line and SWITCHED LINE.

Both the LINE and NEUTRAL conductors are LIVE.



The purpose of wiki articles is to inform. Every DIYer understands
the terms live& neutral, but only some understand line. In this
case nothing would be gained by rewording it to line imho.

While I agree in principle that the meaning is quite clear as it
stands (stood), I can also see an argument for adopting the
terminology being used by the IET since it does tend to filter down
through other publications and sources of information over time.

Yes, to some extent. But from what I've seen it remains minority
usage only among DIYers. The terms line and phase have been around a
long

Phase used to get reasonable usage. Line was until recently typically
thought of as an Americanism.

time, but the great majority of diyers call it live. Ditto other
terms such as describing mains as low voltage - most people havent
adopted that either.

Agreed, does not mean we need to be wrong along with them thogh - but
perhaps we ought to do a bit more hand holding and explaining...

Depends on the purpose of the Wiki really. The terms line & phase may be
technically correct, but if they confuse the reader?

Why not use the generally accepted & understood term 'live' with an
explanation of the correct terms as a footnote?


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Dave - The Medway Handyman
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