On Wed, 21 Sep 2005 13:12:49 -0400, Goedjn wrote:



Simplified explanation
Ground is for a return path to the service to help with tripping the
breakers

I thought that the primary purpose of the equipment/safety
ground was to provide a path to ground with lower impedance
than you. The fact that it also trips the breaker when
you get a short to the equipment casing is just a bonus.

Neutral is a grounded conductor for 120v loads.

You're right. That's why everything conductive (except for the power
circuit) on a grounded device is tied together and tied by good path
to ground.