lost neutral
nounDefinitions
A dangerous situation where the neutral wire in a split-phase power system becomes broken…
A dangerous situation where the neutral wire in a split-phase power system becomes broken or disconnected, forcing all electrical current to flow directly between the two line wires and exposing loads connected between line and neutral to unstable and potentially-excessive voltages, posing a risk of equipment damage, electrical fire, or electric shock.
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