[Amps] 220V wiring: Was Question about safety ground connection

[Gudguyham@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/16/2005 8:22:59 AM Eastern Standard Time,  
jim at audiosystemsgroup.com writes:

Neutral  is intended to carry current (although it is not used in the  
240  volt circuits in homes). Ground is a PROTECTIVE conductor that 
should NOT  carry current except in the case of a fault. (A fault is a 
failure of some  component or wiring that results in an equipment 
enclosure being hot).  

The function of the safety ground is to provide a path for fault  
current that blows the breaker and protects the user from shock (and  
fire). Electrical codes require that the safety ground (from the  
breaker panel) be connected to the equipment enclosure (via the green  
wire). 



This is absolutely TRUE!  and its the  gospel!