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Investigating a faulty earthing in our house
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[QUOTE="Averagesupernova, post: 6822479, member: 7949"] I avoid posting in threads like these because I always question the accuracy of the system as it is described. If you have little to no voltage between D and E in the first diagram but are getting shocks from appliances, the problem is like two fold or more. Likely an open earth, but it also implies something is putting voltage on this open earth wire which is common to many appliances. The three pin socket you refer to that you measure 40 volts neutral to earth is likely just another symptom of the same problem. - My guess is the open earth has existed for quite some time and some appliance or load has developed a fault and is now showing up. - How to troubleshoot it? If the voltage between the neutral and earth is able to drive a load such as a small incandescent bulb, watch this light while disconnecting various loads in the house. Watch for the light to go out. [/QUOTE]
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