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Intriguing question if statistics prove it to be the case.
Is it possible that the mechanical construction of some devices is asymmetrical, resulting in slightly higher heat dissipation the live side, so the neutral always gets just a bit hotter than the live, then over a period of time gets slightly more oxidised, resulting in a bit more resistance etc...?
(perhaps that's more believable where there's a stat or similar on the live side, a bit harder to believe on a completely symmetrical switch or connector)
Is it possible that the mechanical construction of some devices is asymmetrical, resulting in slightly higher heat dissipation the live side, so the neutral always gets just a bit hotter than the live, then over a period of time gets slightly more oxidised, resulting in a bit more resistance etc...?
(perhaps that's more believable where there's a stat or similar on the live side, a bit harder to believe on a completely symmetrical switch or connector)