I believe the term was used in a different sense due to language differences.

exactamente ...

 

If the pipe is "a neutral conductor", meaning connected to "ground",

I believe the term was used in a different sense due to language differences.

by "neutral" I meant that the charges in the conductor are equivalent and that is it is not subjected to any external electrostatic charge

 

by "neutral" I meant that the charges in the conductor are equivalent and that is it is not subjected to any external electrostatic charge

Okay,
As Neutral in many English speaking jurisdictions refers to a Earth Grounded conductor.

 

(For the purpose of this discussion) ok, Neutral = not charged