OPERATION OF A 24-HOUR KILOWATT/HOUR METER WITH A COMMON NEUTRAL X

摘要

Until now the principle property of the common neutral X has not been discovered; this behaves both as a phase and as neutral in that the flow of electricity does not branch but is one-way. The electrical circuit to demonstrate this is simple, with two meters H, N: The three phases are led to the electrical distribution board of the house and the usual electrical installation is made. The neutral p of the main power distribution lines is led to box A for the meters H, N. This conductor is the neutral p. The common neutral X is led to the meter box and at its end is bonded a metal rod l which serves as a common conductor for an alternating supply for the two meters. The rod l, with a time switch C, is moved in the selected period sometimes to meter N and sometimes to meter H; it moves and comes into contact with a terminal of meter N or meter H respectively. The alternating power supply operating the two meters comes from the common neutral X through the rod l each time throughout the period when the neutral X conducts electricity (current). The time switch power supply is (actually) from one (real) phase, a or b or c. The three neutrals: the neutral of meter H, the neutral of meter N and the neutral of the time switch C are all joined together with the terminal end of neutral p within the meter box.