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As wires get older the coating on the outside wears away exposing the metal wire inside. If it comes in contact with a conductive material it will cause a short or sparks to form which can start a fire.
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∙ 11y agoNo, the biggest factor that can destroy wire is heat. A breakdown in insulation leads to short circuits and conductor heating. As long as the wire connections stay dry and tight household wire will last for years. There are houses that were wired back in the 1930's that is still operationally safe and still being used in everyday situations today.
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What is the correct wire gauge of ordinary household wiring?
Mainly copper is used for household wiring but it may vary.
What type of wire has three connectors?
Household wire called romex has ground, neutral and hot wires.
How do you save a person from touching a live household electric wire?
Give them mouth to mouth AFTER THE WIRE IS REMOVED.
What is a Black wire in a household circuit?
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In household wiring it is the "hot" wire that carries current to the load.
What wire of an appliance connects its metal base to the ground through the household wiring?
The wire recognized by your governing body to mean "ground" is the wire an appliance connects its metal base to ground, via the household wiring. In the US that wire is green.
What is the correct wire gauge of ordinary household wiring?
Mainly copper is used for household wiring but it may vary.
What type of wire has three connectors?
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Which is the positive wire between a white and black wire?
That depends if it is automotive or household wiring. On a car a black wire is almost always ground. On house wiring black is the supply (hot) wire.That depends if it is automotive or household wiring. On a car a black wire is almost always ground. On house wiring black is the supply (hot) wire.
How do you save a person from touching a live household electric wire?
Give them mouth to mouth AFTER THE WIRE IS REMOVED.
What is a Black wire in a household circuit?
Answer for USA, Canada and countries using similar 60Hz household electrical servicesBlack insulated wire is used for a "Hot" (or "Live") wire. Answer for European and other countries using similar 50Hz household electrical services In old wiring, as was used for household electrical circuits installed in the UK prior to 2006, the "Neutral" would have been a black insulated wire. Black insulated wiring is not used for that purpose today. For more information see the answers to the Related Questions shown below.
Is it bad that you are 13 and wear an under wire bra?
no
What is the wide slot on a household outlet?
The wide slot is neutral or the return pathway for the electricty. The small slot is the hot wire. The round slot is the ground wire.
In electrical terms what is the active or hot wire?
In household wiring the black or red is active, live, or hot.
What are the different types of household wires called?
general purpose of wire is to transmit power or signal in to receiver side the following are the classifications of wire Signal wires Power wires Co-axial wires
What is the amp rating for 14 gauge wire 100 ft .?
Under normal household conditions it is 15 amps.
