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L1 N L2
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Outlet 1 Outlet 2

Are these statements correct using the above simple MW circuit?

If you lose the neutral and have a lamp plugged into Outlet 1 and
nothing in Outlet 2 the lamp won’t work.

If you lose the neutral and have a lamp plugged into Outlet 1 you will
have the potential of 220V at Outlet 2.

**You'll get 240 volts at each outlet when equal loads are plugged in, as
EXT explained. Your voltage will vary with dissimilar loads. For this
reason, the neutral conductors of an Edison circuit cannot be dependent upon
a device. In other words, they must be pigtailed