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Lost Neutral

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What would be the expected result of a disconnected neutral on a TN-S mains supply into a building?
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  • What protective measures on the affected sub-circuits - MCBs and fuses probably won't operate on a lost neutral, even if the phase to flying neutral  voltage goes up to 300+. You may have more joy with an RCD, but even then if the fault comes on gently, as far as the RCD is concerned , L and N current are still in balance.

    The only sure fire safety mechanism would be shunt trip whose actuating coil is operated by an over-voltage detector wired L-N.

    Mike.
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  • What protective measures on the affected sub-circuits - MCBs and fuses probably won't operate on a lost neutral, even if the phase to flying neutral  voltage goes up to 300+. You may have more joy with an RCD, but even then if the fault comes on gently, as far as the RCD is concerned , L and N current are still in balance.

    The only sure fire safety mechanism would be shunt trip whose actuating coil is operated by an over-voltage detector wired L-N.

    Mike.
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