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Line Conductor and Protective Conductor

07/12/2012 3:50 AM

In a earthing system what is the difference bet line conductor and protective conductor?
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Re: line conductor and protective conductor

07/12/2012 4:08 AM

The insulation colours.

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Re: Line Conductor and Protective Conductor

07/13/2012 11:30 PM

Line conductor will carry current during normal conditions and the protective conductor will carry current only during earth fault conditions.
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Re: Line Conductor and Protective Conductor

07/18/2012 12:40 AM

thank you.
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