Live, Neutral and Ground explained - Home electricity basics
638K views · May 20, 2026 · People & Blogs
Comments · 209
@TheWiringGuide · 1 month ago · pinned
⚠ <b>*Safety note:*</b> Electrical work can cause electric shock, fire, serious injury or death if done incorrectly. <br> Electrical systems, equipment and regulations vary by country, so always follow your local requirements and the manufacturer's instructions. <br> Always isolate and verify the power is off, and only carry out work you are qualified and competent to perform.
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@daveshongkongchinachannel · 1 month ago
I've literally spent my whole life trying to understand this and despite reading books and watching various videos I could never quite get the concept. This video explains exactly what I needed to know in order to grasp the basic concept in just a few minutes. After all these years, finally this video managed to do what all the others failed to explain in terms I can understand and relate to.
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@alanpotter7988 · 2 weeks ago
Many years ago as an apprentice electrician one of my colleagues demonstrated the earth grounding, he was wearing rubber soled boots and, on purpose, touched a live wire, ( 240 v back then) without getting a shock, ( don’t do this at home folks) , I remember when we were rewiring some old houses in the middle of nowhere I had to hammer an earth grounding spike into the ground, I wish I’d had this chap teaching me at college all those years ago…
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@leokimvideo · 1 month ago
It always throws people how the neutral and earth are connected, it's well explained here
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@Lee_London · 1 month ago
You are a superb teacher. You understand the need to cover the details that so many leave out. Liked and subscribed!
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@mauricecotter9842 · 1 month ago
First time I've actually been able to understand Earthing. great video
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@Cornish_Stu · 7 days ago
Merci boku, these visuals updated my understanding of how circuits worked.
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@rikardlalic7275 · 2 months ago
Complete and clear explanations with great video support.
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@CamperKev · 1 month ago
Very well spoken. Telling many people, exactly what they want to know, as simply as possible.
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@CamStans · 1 month ago
that was an awesome informative video. i had no idea that the neutral was connected to ground at the transformer!
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@DefagoLion · 1 month ago
I wish my teachers would explain it as easy as this during my school years
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@jaymxult7142 · 8 days ago
You are a top teacher mate!!🎉<br>Thabk you
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