-=> Mike Ross said to Greg Mayman
 -=> about "HVDC TRANSMISSION LINES" on 12-27-02  22:43.....

 MR> They have separate windings but those I've examined are jumpered with
 MR> a strap right at the terminals, so they may as well be
 MR> autotransformers. There's only a single conductor going to earth
 MR> ground. 

That's odd about the strap. Yes, I knew about the single
conductor going to earth.

AFAIK, households connected to the SWER system must have their
LV neutral lead grounded at input to the house, for obvious
safety considerations.

From Greg Mayman, in beautiful Adelaide, South Australia

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