Smart lightswitch neutral, used the one attached to back of box?
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That is an earth connection, and can't be used for any other purpose.
Light switches on older installations do not normally have neutrals at them.
Light switches on older installations do not normally have neutrals at them.
Soooo I should put it back where it was?
Am I going to burn my house down by using it?
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Unlikely to burn house down, but could mean you get a nasty shock.
The neutral and earth are normally at the same potential, but under fault conditions, and the fault may not even be in your home, the neutral can raise well above the 50 volt deemed safe.
There are light switches which don't need a neutral, however they tend to have more of a problem with lights not switching off, and a shimmer when switched on. And also more expensive.
The neutral and earth are normally at the same potential, but under fault conditions, and the fault may not even be in your home, the neutral can raise well above the 50 volt deemed safe.
There are light switches which don't need a neutral, however they tend to have more of a problem with lights not switching off, and a shimmer when switched on. And also more expensive.
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No shock needed! I put it back how it was with old BORING switch
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