Polarity on this led driver

[HappyHippyDad]

Hello all.
Just a bit unsure about polarity on the primary side of this LED driver. 99% certain one relates to live and two to neutral?

 

[DPG]

The AC input can probably be connected either way round on that.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

The AC input can probably be connected either way round on that.

'Probably'?

 

[DPG]

'Probably'?

I know, sorry - it's difficult to be 100% sure. Have you checked the instructions, he said optimistically

 

[HappyHippyDad]

The AC input can probably be connected either way round on that.

Just got through to them. No polarity. You were correct

 

[DPG]

Just got through to them. No polarity. You were correct

Nice one. Wish I'd been more confident now

 

[steveyboy10]

Yep. If it doesn't say L - N then there is no polarity. Clever little things lol

 

[oscar21]

Even if it does say L&N it still makes no difference, there is no way for any electrical product to know which way round the AC is connected if its just a two wire connector.

The only thing I've ever seen which makes a difference is a boiler and that's because the flame sensor measures it reading to earth. So if L&N are reversed the flame sensor wont get a reading and wont fire.

 

[davesparks]

Even if it does say L&N it still makes no difference,

Yes it does as any fuses or similar protection will be in the L path within the equipment.

 

[kropaske]

Surely that is not the case. While UK have polarised sockets most EU does not, so any devices with the plug must be designed in such a way to be safe either way they are connected, unless they are hardwired and manual specify how to connect it.