Stray Voltage Update

Abstract

Stray voltage, also known as Neutral to Earth Voltage, refers to the condition which results in current flowing through a cow's body and causes all sorts of grief for both man and animal. There are there basic causes of Neutral to Earth Voltage: 1. Unbalanced 120 loads; 2. Ground faults; 3. Voltage drop on the neutral wire. I would like to accomplish three things in this presentation: 1. Make you aware of the nature of stray voltage and its basic sources; 2. Review research on stray voltage presented at the National Stray Voltage Symposium held in October 1984; 3. Bring you up to date on the continuing research in Stray Voltage.