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If this is an extension cord or an appliance cord with molded-on ends, don't rely on the color! I have seen cords where the colors were not correct. If the manufacturer accidently uses the white for the hot, as long as both ends are the same, the cord will work. But if you cut into the cord, say, to put on a new end, and you use white for neutral, and the other end uses it for hot, someone willl get hurt. Best to use a continuity tester or multimeter to make sure which color is wired to the neutral prong. But yes, normally white (in the US) is used for neutral. IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB
SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY
REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS. If you do this work yourself, always turn off the power at the breaker box/fuse panel BEFORE you attempt to do any work AND always use a meter or voltage indicator
to insure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.
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What to do with the white wire in track light with black green and white wires if the house does not have a white one?
The white is neutral. The house does have a neutral wire even though it may be black. One of those black wires is the neutral and the other is the hot wire. You will have to determine which is hot and which is neutral. You can easily do this with a voltage tester. The wire that lights the tester is the hot. When you wire the light simply wire the hot to hot, and the white and green to the other wire.
When connecting chain switch what is done with the neutral wire and white wire from ballast?
The neutral wire from the chain switch is connected to the white wire from the ballast. They should be connected together using a wire nut to ensure proper circuit completion and safe operation of the light fixture.
What colour wire goes to the breaker using 12-2 wire?
For a typical 12-2 wire, the black wire is the "hot" wire that connects to the breaker, the white wire is the neutral wire that connects to the neutral bus bar, and the bare copper wire is the ground wire that connects to the ground bus bar in the circuit panel.
Is ribbed wire black or white?
Ribbed wire typically comes in black color for easy visibility and identification. However, it can also come in white or other colors depending on the manufacturer's specifications or application requirements.
Which wires are the live neutral and earth on a Chinese cable where the colours are brown blue and white?
In a Chinese cable with brown, blue, and white wires, the brown wire is typically the live wire, the blue wire is the neutral wire, and the white wire is the earth wire. It is important to double-check with a qualified electrician or follow local regulations to ensure safe wiring practices.
Is the white wire in this electrical circuit designated as the hot wire or the neutral wire?
In an electrical circuit, the white wire is typically designated as the neutral wire.
Is the white wire neutral in electrical wiring?
Yes, the white wire is typically used as the neutral wire in electrical wiring.
Is the white wire hot or neutral in the electrical circuit?
In an electrical circuit, the white wire is typically used as the neutral wire, not the hot wire.
Is the white wire in an electrical circuit considered to be hot or neutral?
In an electrical circuit, the white wire is typically considered to be the neutral wire.
Is the white wire considered neutral in electrical wiring?
Yes, the white wire is typically considered the neutral wire in electrical wiring.
Is the white wire in an electrical circuit typically used as the neutral or hot wire?
In an electrical circuit, the white wire is typically used as the neutral wire.
What color is the neutral wire?
The neutral wire is typically colored white or gray.
Which side of the White neutral wire do you connect the Black power wire?
The neutral wire and power wire are never connected together.
Which wire is hot, white or black?
The black wire is typically hot, while the white wire is neutral.
Is red or white neutral for electrical work?
In residential wiring the white wire is neutral on the 120 volt circuits. On a 3way circuit the red is the traveler and the white is neutral. On a 240 volt 3 wire connection the white & black are hot. On a 240 volt 4 wire connection the black and red are hot and the white is neutral.
What do I attach the house white neutral wire to if my Maytag electric cooktop has no neutral wire?
Just cap the white wire off and fold it up in the back of the box, out of the way.
A light switch has three wire colors red and white and green which is the hot wire and which is the neutral?
Red is hot Green is ground White is neutral
