dave wrote:

On 11/26/2013 01:28 PM, Michael A. Terrell wrote:


Idiot. Read this:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single-wire_earth_return


"Many national electrical regulations (notably the U.S.) require a
metallic return line from the load to the generator. In these
jurisdictions, each SWER line must be approved by exception."


Yes, the ground resistance has to be low enough to prevent gradient
voltages from killing people or animals.


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