Alan, If they were in phase with the same amplitude, there would be no potential difference between them. Dave alan smith wrote: >But...for a residential service, are both legs on the >same phase? Or out of phase? > >If out of phase, yes I do agree....return currents >will be out of phase as well and no issues on the size >of the neutral. > >IF in phase...there is the issue. > > > -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist