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spyrosj t1_iy9k6zw wrote

Reply to comment by Masterandslave1003 in Garbage Disposal wired directly into Dishwasher - fixing wiring and adding outlets by TonyFugginMontana

Not an electrician but I think the reason the neutral is there so that the connected smart switch can complete the circuit and get power. An inline switch just breaks the electrical connection. And like /u/WittyMonikerGoesHere, the neutral carries the same load as the hot since its necessary to complete the circuit.

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hardMarble t1_iy9lzpi wrote

100%, the switch's brains couldn't be on without having some current go to the light, if there is no neutral in the box

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bluGill t1_iy9oo1f wrote

There are dumb switches with built in lights (expensive, but I recommend them) that really should have a neutral.

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[deleted] t1_iy9vkle wrote

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bluGill t1_iybvthl wrote

Unless the switch has a neutral so they don't have to leak power down what they pretend is an off circuit.

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