The neutral wire is typically colored white or gray.
In the UK the neutral wire is 'blue'.
The colour of the neutral wire in Australia is blue with marking N.
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In Bangladesh, the live wire is typically red, brown, or black; the neutral wire is typically blue or black; and the ground wire is typically green or green with a yellow stripe. It is important to consult with a local electrician or electric code regulations for accurate information.
In a panel box, the neutral wire is typically white or gray. It is important to follow standard color-coding practices to ensure proper wiring and safety in electrical systems.
The wire color indicates what type of voltage the wire is carrying. Color coding is important for safety because the live, neutral and earth wires must never be confused. Color codes differ between Europe and USA etc.
Not only in BC but in all of North America, the colour for a neutral wire is white.
For wiring in the USA the Neutral conductor is required to be white or gray by the National Electrical Code.
In a 230V plug, the standard color coding is as follows: the brown wire is the live (L) wire, the blue wire is the neutral (N) wire, and the green/yellow striped wire is the earth (E) wire. The live wire carries the current, the neutral wire returns it, and the earth wire provides a safety path in case of a fault. Always ensure proper connections and safety measures when dealing with electrical installations.
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A neutral wire in an electrical circuit is typically identified by its white color. It is also connected to the wider prong on a standard electrical outlet. Additionally, a voltage tester can be used to confirm if a wire is neutral by checking for a voltage reading close to zero.
The black wire originating from a breaker box or fuse box is the live wire. However, in certain cases, the grey (or white) neutral wire can also be live. For example, the black wire may feed a lighting outlet, and if the neutral wire is broken on its way back to the neutral bar in the panel, then the neutral wire from the lighting outlet will be hot, because there is an electrical path from the black wire, through the light, and to the neutral. The point is, always check with a voltmeter before assuming the white or grey wire is not live.