Neutral not present in 120VAC circuit

[Transportation Guy]

I posted an add in Lighting but figured this was the correct place. I have a customer that connected to one leg of a 240VAC circuit and the EGC to power some "pretend" GFCI receptacles for 120VAC outdoor lighting. Larry Fine replied and I was hoping some more professionals of our trade would give their 2 cents worth (safety opinion or facts)because I value your expertise. I want to use the repsonses in a letter to my customer. I think they believe I am trying to get more money for a project because "this has worked for years with no issue. Their are roughly 10 of these receptacles on property as well as a few close to the jacuzzi and outdoor pool.

Thanks,
Pete
Master Electrician
Williamsburg, VA

 

[dereckbc]

Well the biggest issue is going to be the voltage drop developed on the EGC. When and if someone gets hurt from being electrocuted a Lawyer will explain it to them before they go to civil court to fight off a law suit. Then they will understand. :roll:

 

[mcclary's electrical]

Well the biggest issue is going to be the voltage drop developed on the EGC. When and if someone gets hurt from being electrocuted a Lawyer will explain it to them before they go to civil court to fight off a law suit. Then they will understand. :roll:

Not to mention that if something happens to cause an "open" in the grounding conductor, that they are using as a grounded conductor, all metallic parts of everthing using those EGC's are now going to become energized to line voltage.

 

[realolman]

Find a better customer.

 

[charlie b]

I posted an add in Lighting but figured this was the correct place.

That might have been better, and I will move that thread here, if you wish. Send me a PM, if you want me to move it here. In the mean time, this forum does not permit duplicate discussions of the same topic. So I am closing this thread. Here is the original thread:
http://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=123626