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In electrical terms what is the active or hot wire?

The active or hot wire in an electrical circuit is the wire that carries the current from the source to the load. It is typically colored black, red, or another color distinct from neutral and ground wires. The active wire is where the electrical energy is supplied to power devices or appliances.


What is the reason why the length of ground wire should be always longer than the active?

The ground wire should be longer than the active wire to ensure that in the event of an electrical fault, the ground wire will be the first to come into contact with the current, providing a path for the electricity to flow safely to the ground, reducing the risk of electrical shock or fire hazard. A longer ground wire also helps to minimize voltage drop and improve the effectiveness of the grounding system.


Which wire is the most dangerous in a plug?

The Active wire is always either Red (in a 3 core Red, Black and Green cable) or Brown (in a 3 core Brown, Blue and Green/Yellow cable). You can also be electrocuted by the neutral (Black or Blue) wire if the active is still supplying current through a device. The only truly safe way to handle mains wiring is to completely isolate the circuit at the fuse board.


White wire a black wire a red wire and a bare wire?

The white wire is typically neutral, the black wire is usually hot or live, the red wire may be a secondary live wire or used for a separate function, and the bare wire is typically the ground wire for safety purposes in an electrical circuit.


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.

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In electrical terms what is the active or hot wire?

The active or hot wire in an electrical circuit is the wire that carries the current from the source to the load. It is typically colored black, red, or another color distinct from neutral and ground wires. The active wire is where the electrical energy is supplied to power devices or appliances.


Two methods of active wire tapping are between lines transmission and?

piggyback entry


How does the water get shock when you put the wire that is active?

water is a conductor of electricity so when a live wire is placed into water the current can spread out through the water.


Color code in 3 pin electric plug in India?

Green with Yellow Stripe Wire - Earth Wire (E) Blue Wire - Neutral Wire (N) Brown Wire - Live Wire (L) When you look at the plug with the terminals facing towards you: /\ / \ / E \ / \ / \ / L N \ ------------------


What color is the high beam wire on a 2004 Tacoma?

The high beam wire on the 2004 Toyota Tacoma is red with yellow stripes. You can use a test light to determine which wire is active when the high beams are on.


What is the reason why the length of ground wire should be always longer than the active?

The ground wire should be longer than the active wire to ensure that in the event of an electrical fault, the ground wire will be the first to come into contact with the current, providing a path for the electricity to flow safely to the ground, reducing the risk of electrical shock or fire hazard. A longer ground wire also helps to minimize voltage drop and improve the effectiveness of the grounding system.


Can hot wire connection be used for lan connection?

If you mean switching LAN cables when the connection is active, then the answer is yes.


How do you attach a three prong plug wire with a green white and black wire to a shop light with a black wire and white wire?

The green wire is for ground. You can attach that to any metal part of the frame. The red is the active and coincides with the lefthand prong into the plug and the black in this case should be the Neutral and ciocides with the right prong into the plug as seen standing behind the plug.


Why is electric current felt in an electric wire when the switch is turned off?

When the switch is turned off in an electric circuit, there may still be residual electric current present in the wire due to capacitance or inductance effects. This residual current can result in a small sensation when the individual touches the wire. However, the sensation should be much weaker than when the circuit is actually active.


How do you wire a stereo in a 2003 Pontiac Aztek?

If it is not a factory stereo, you will need a GM class2 data bus interface device in order to keep other car devices active.


How do you hook up a 3 phase water heater to a 3 wires 1 white 1 black 1 bare copper ground?

In order to answer your question, firstly, we have to accurately establish your supply.Is it 2 phase or 2 wire?2 phase is two active conductors, i.e. 2 live wires with reference to neutral or ground2 wire is single phase, an active and a neutral conductor.2 phase supply is uncommon.Single phase (2 wire) is the more common supply and for installations with large loads three phase, or, more appropriately 3 phase and neutral (4 wire) is used.Please confirm your supply so that a detailed answer can be provided.


What worksheet receives your keystrokes and commands in excel?

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