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They state that the Earth ground cable connecting ground to the neutral wire inside the transformer is a feedback path for electrons. From that information I would conclude that without it the circuit would not be complete and current wouldn't flow.
Then they follow by saying that the use of a ground cable is a safety measure. I have read that in other forums that no current normally flows through the Earth ground cable unless there is an emergency situation such as a voltage spike.
These are contradictory statements..
I think this will answer my question. If we were to take out the Earth ground wire, would all the circuitry would still operate? I am thinking yes, the circuits would still operate because there is the neutral and -120V lines that always act as return cables back to the transformer. It would just be more dangerous without the Earth ground cable. Right??
Then they follow by saying that the use of a ground cable is a safety measure. I have read that in other forums that no current normally flows through the Earth ground cable unless there is an emergency situation such as a voltage spike.
These are contradictory statements..
I think this will answer my question. If we were to take out the Earth ground wire, would all the circuitry would still operate? I am thinking yes, the circuits would still operate because there is the neutral and -120V lines that always act as return cables back to the transformer. It would just be more dangerous without the Earth ground cable. Right??