Reply to post: Re: DIY Electricians

Why is the printer spouting nonsense... and who on earth tried to wire this plug?

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Re: DIY Electricians

Can someone explain why which way round the live and neutral are matters.

Yes. The neutral is more or less at earth potential. Touching it whilst eratherd yourself will not give you a shock...

..The live is ±400V peak with respect to earth.

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