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"White" in US, Canada and countries with similar 60 Hz systems. "Blue" in Europe and countries with similar 50Hz systems. (However "Black" is also commonly installed in UK but this is part of obsolete wiring regulations/wiring code.)

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Why live and neutral wire essential for proper working of electrical circuit?

Two wires are always needed to supply electrical equipment so that the current has a complete circuit to flow in. One of the wires is earthed at the supply transformer, that one is called the neutral, and the other one is the live.


What are black with green and black with white wires mean?

Black wires are typically used for power supply, while green wires are commonly used for grounding. White wires are usually neutral wires in electrical systems. It is important to follow proper wiring color codes to ensure correct connections and safe operation of electrical devices.


What colors are electrical wires with number reference?

eletrical wire has 3 specif colour coding. As live wire ,neutral wire,earth wire. 1.live - red 2.neutral-black 3.earth - green. These are the specific color coding of eletrical wire.


Is brown live and blue neutral?

yes,because its a primary color


What is the difference and how to differentiate between neutral and hot wires if both wires have the same color?

If the electrical box is grounded, check with a tester, the "hot" wire will have a voltage to the the grounded box the neutral wire will not. If the box is not grounded, with the breaker supplying the voltage turned off, use a tester on the resistance scale to check for continuity between the wires and a cold water pipe or some other grounded medium. The neutral will have continuity between the wire and a ground the "hot" wire will not.

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Why are there 3 pins to the plug?

Because the mains supply has three wires. The Live wire (brown) is the power from the mains. The Neutral (blue) is the return to the mains (completing the circuit). The Earth (green/yellow stripe) - is the 'safety trip'.


Why neutral is earthed always?

The two wires carrying a standard ac power supply are the live and the neutral. By convention one of the two wires is earthed at the transformer providing the supply. That then becomes the neutral and the other wire is the live.


What is the function of neutral wires?

to complete the circuit and back to power supply


What are the names of the three wires in mains electricity?

Load (or hot wire, usually black or red), Neutral, (white), and ground,(green) wire.


What is the Romex color code for electrical wiring?

The Romex color code for electrical wiring is black for hot wires, white for neutral wires, and bare copper for ground wires.


What is the standard color coding for red, black, and white electrical wires in a circuit?

The standard color coding for electrical wires in a circuit is red for live or hot wires, black for neutral wires, and white for ground wires.


What are the standard color codes for home wiring, specifically for identifying black and white wires?

The standard color code for home wiring is black for hot wires and white for neutral wires.


What are the standard color codes used for house wiring, specifically for identifying the white and black wires?

The standard color codes for house wiring are black for hot wires and white for neutral wires.


What is color code for neutral earth pit?

You can not have a "neutral earth" the "neutral" and the "earth" are separate wires/connections and should not be cross connected or muddled up.


What is the standard color coding for green, black, and white electrical wires?

The standard color coding for electrical wires is green for ground, black for hot, and white for neutral.


What is the standard color coding for white and black electrical wires in a typical household wiring system?

In a typical household wiring system, the standard color coding for electrical wires is white for neutral wires and black for hot wires.


Why live and neutral wire essential for proper working of electrical circuit?

Two wires are always needed to supply electrical equipment so that the current has a complete circuit to flow in. One of the wires is earthed at the supply transformer, that one is called the neutral, and the other one is the live.