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A switch makes or breaks the hot wire, it does not bother the neutral or ground. To wire in a switch just put in between the line and load wires. There are two terminal points on the switch; put the line wire under one and the load wire under the other. For a low-voltage circuit without an obvious hot and neutral, just cut one of the two wires and splice the switch in there. Low voltage stuff should be double-insulated so it really doesn't matter which wire you choose. If you are using this for low-voltage DC be sure to check the ratings of the switch. Regular switches for household use are for AC only. They can handle 15A, but cannot break an arc that forms breaking a DC load as they are designed to have the voltage across them go to 0V 120 times a second. Most switches will be rated to 600 or so VAC, but only 30-50VDC. Make sure you take this into consideration, or else you will burn your switch's contacts. If you are on low-voltage AC you are fine. Carry on.

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What happens when you connect the line wire from the switch to the load wire from the wall?

This is what the purpose of a switch is. It connects the "hot" wire to the load. When this is done the load becomes energized.


How do you connect 4 wire timer model tmdf702zh2?

To connect a 4-wire timer model TMD-F702ZH2, first identify the wires: typically, two for the power supply (live and neutral) and two for the load (common and normally open or normally closed). Connect the live wire to the timer's live terminal and the neutral wire to the neutral terminal. Then, connect the load wires to the appropriate terminals based on your desired operation (NO or NC). Finally, ensure all connections are secure and power on the timer to test its functionality.


Is it possible to connect 3 phase 440 V without neutral line to the machine having 3 phase 4 wires with neutral line?

No, it is not possible to connect a 3-phase 440 V system without a neutral line to a machine that requires a 3-phase 4-wire connection with a neutral line. The neutral line must be present in both systems for proper operation and safety. Trying to connect them without the neutral line could cause damage to the machine and pose a safety hazard.


How do you wire dual switch-plug gfci which has extra wires?

To wire a dual switch-plug GFCI with extra wires, you need to identify the line and load wires. The line wires bring power to the GFCI, while the load wires carry power to additional outlets or devices. Connect the line wires to the line terminals on the GFCI and the load wires to the load terminals. Make sure to follow the wiring diagram provided with the GFCI and use wire connectors to secure the connections.


What is the difference between a neutral wire and a hot wire?

In alternating-current systems, we don't have a 'positive' and a neutral conductor, but a 'line' and a neutral conductor.The neutral conductor is connected to the earth and, so, has a potential of approximately zero volts.The line conductor, on the other hand has a potential of approximately 230 V (in Europe) or 120 V (in North America) with respect to the neutral conductor. For this reason, line conductors are frequently referred to as being the 'hot' conductor.

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What happens when you connect the line wire from the switch to the load wire from the wall?

This is what the purpose of a switch is. It connects the "hot" wire to the load. When this is done the load becomes energized.


What wire is always hot the line wire or the load wire?

The Load wire is always hot (black or red wire) and the Line wire is the one that returns to your fusebox (usually white). Answer above is absolutely wrong written by someone who does not know electricity and will get you electrocuted. The white wire is your neutral wire. The black or red coming from the electrical panel is the line wire. the black or red wire going to the next outlet or light fixture is your load wire. in some cases a white wire will be a line or load and should be indicated with black tape on it denoting it is not a neutral. quick recap is Line = power in, load = power out.


How do you connect 4 wire timer model tmdf702zh2?

To connect a 4-wire timer model TMD-F702ZH2, first identify the wires: typically, two for the power supply (live and neutral) and two for the load (common and normally open or normally closed). Connect the live wire to the timer's live terminal and the neutral wire to the neutral terminal. Then, connect the load wires to the appropriate terminals based on your desired operation (NO or NC). Finally, ensure all connections are secure and power on the timer to test its functionality.


How can 5 fluorescent lights be connected together?

Connect them in parallel. The black wire from the ballast to the black line wire. The white wire from the ballast to the line neutral. Connect the ground wire to the ground screw which is located in the body of the fixture. Grounding of the fixtures is essential.


How do you tell which is the line wire and the load wire?

The line wire will be hot and carrying power when the breaker is on. The load wire will not be hot and will have no voltage on it until it is connected with the line wire.


Is it possible to connect 3 phase 440 V without neutral line to the machine having 3 phase 4 wires with neutral line?

No, it is not possible to connect a 3-phase 440 V system without a neutral line to a machine that requires a 3-phase 4-wire connection with a neutral line. The neutral line must be present in both systems for proper operation and safety. Trying to connect them without the neutral line could cause damage to the machine and pose a safety hazard.


How can I properly connect the 3 black wires to a light switch?

To properly connect the 3 black wires to a light switch, you should first identify which wire is the hot wire, which is the neutral wire, and which is the load wire. The hot wire should be connected to the black screw on the switch, the neutral wire should be connected to the silver screw, and the load wire should be connected to the brass screw. It is important to turn off the power before making any connections and to follow all safety precautions.


Which side of the White neutral wire do you connect the Black power wire?

The neutral wire and power wire are never connected together.


How do you wire dual switch-plug gfci which has extra wires?

To wire a dual switch-plug GFCI with extra wires, you need to identify the line and load wires. The line wires bring power to the GFCI, while the load wires carry power to additional outlets or devices. Connect the line wires to the line terminals on the GFCI and the load wires to the load terminals. Make sure to follow the wiring diagram provided with the GFCI and use wire connectors to secure the connections.


What is a function of neutral wire?

to complete the circuit and back to power supply


Where do you connect the white wire from the shunt breaker?

Connect to the circuit neutral wire which should also be white.


How do I rewire an ungrounded plug?

If there is no ground wire connect the ground wire to the neutral wire.