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DC on AC supply

I have seen a number of videos which demonstrate the problems caused by DC currents on AC supplies with respect to RCD's. An issue which is apparently increasing with increased technology applications.  Please could someone explain how DC gets back into the neutral.


Almost all PSU's in all equipment begin with an isolating transformer. So getting a significant pulsed "dc" signal back that way is not impossible but tricky. (Pulses only occurring on one side of the cycle). 


My thoughts are that the DC is most often "created" by an unbalanced waveform, with a muted positive cycle, giving an overall DC flow.


Please could you direct me to, or give examples of how DC gets into the neutral, and/or just how much of an issue it can be in some homes.
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  • Former Community Member
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    Indeed - I wasn't trying to say that use of line to protective conductor capacitors wasn't intentional


    Noted, but that's how it came across in your first reply before adding bits about split-phase etc.


    Regards


    BOD


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  • Former Community Member
    0 Former Community Member
    Indeed - I wasn't trying to say that use of line to protective conductor capacitors wasn't intentional


    Noted, but that's how it came across in your first reply before adding bits about split-phase etc.


    Regards


    BOD


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