L / N / PE

English translation: Live / Neutral / Protective Earth

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German term or phrase:	L / N / PE
English translation:	Live / Neutral / Protective Earth
Entered by:	Alexander Schleber (X)

10:15 Sep 7, 2005

German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Electronics / Elect Eng

German term or phrase: L / N / PE

"Auch L gegen N und PE messen"
Previous sentence: "An Schuko- / CEE- Steckdose(n) Spannung und Drehfeld (rechts) prüfen."
What are L, N and PE, and what are the correct acronyms in English.

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Alexander Schleber (X) KudoZ activity Questions: 777 (none open) (17 without valid answers) (20 closed without grading) Answers: 4978 Belgium
Local time: 11:34

Live / Neutral / Protective Earth

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Harry Borsje
Netherlands
Local time: 11:34

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Live / Neutral / Protective Earth

Harry Borsje

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Live / Neutral / Protective Earth

Explanation:
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Harry Borsje
Netherlands
Local time: 11:34
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

Dutch
PRO pts in category: 189

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