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Debate: is it possible for a motor to have the correct 415VAC applied and NOT run?

Hi All,

I've had a debate recently and would like the communities thoughts, as the engineering technician who is responsible for electrical isolations and contractor working safety at my site, I have performed the necessary isolations for the contractor to work on a roof fan.

Despite ensuring safety, I still always request the contractors perform a quick voltage test before touching any wiring, however, the contractor said he doesn't need to because if the motor "running" then that means there's no voltage. We debates this for a while before I let him do his thing.

I could think of a few scenarios where a motor has had voltage there and not ran in my real life experience, yet I'd like to also know everyone's thoughts on this from the technical side.

Thank you.

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  • is it a 3 pole or 4 pole isolator.  If 3 pole the N could be reverse fed.

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  • is it a 3 pole or 4 pole isolator.  If 3 pole the N could be reverse fed.

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