brother
Senior Member
There are so many different ways to get shocked this way, I'd say the most effective weapon against it is preparedness, rather than banning MWBC's starting today. Who would expect a neutral snagged from a different panel? That's a violation of code anyway: 300.3(B).
This is true, however the means of avoiding shared neutrals wouldve reduced risks. Read the other examples there. when going into old houses and some of the 'so called commercial remodles' :wink: I start using an amp probe on the neutral, just to see if its STILL carrying a load on it, and even then, just as good practice i still treat it as though its being used when re hooking it up :wink: :!: .
Some of these remodles are 'scary' :shock: (no updates on panels or anything) Yes, i will admit a LOT of these were NOT done by electricians. But like some of those articles said, there are ELECTRICIANS getting shocked on this.
Ok im done, I enjoyed debate and i KNOW i have NOT changed ANYONES mind about shared neutrals. Just wanted to show why i dont like them. When i build my new home, I will spend the EXTRA money to seperate neutrals on my new home :wink:
I think its cheap compared to potentially getting a $3000.00 plasma tv fried because a GOOD electrician had a BAD GOOF that particular day.
Because Im sure most you are are great electricians. and even GREAT ELECTRICIANS can have a BAD DAY. :wink: