Difference between revisions of "A/C Electrical Wiring Information for North America"
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− | * White - Neutral ..... (grounded conductor, neutral conductor, neutral point) conductor with continuity to the electrical system's center tap of the power company transformer. | + | * '''White''' - Neutral ..... (''grounded conductor, neutral conductor, neutral point'') conductor with continuity to the electrical system's center tap of the power company transformer. |
− | * Black - Hot 110v / 120v ..... (positive, power) not grounded, the active wire which is most likely to electrocute a person. This is the dangerous wire! | + | * '''Black''' - Hot 110v / 120v ..... (''positive, power'') not grounded, the active wire which is most likely to electrocute a person. This is the dangerous wire! |
− | * Bare - Ground ..... (grounding wire) a conductor with continuity to earth, may be bare or identified insulated wire of green or having green stripes. | + | * '''Bare''' - Ground ..... (''grounding wire'') a conductor with continuity to earth, may be bare or identified insulated wire of green or having green stripes. |
− | * Red - Hot 110v / 120v | + | * '''Red''' - Hot 110v / 120v |
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Revision as of 17:20, 10 July 2008
Wire Color Standard
- White - Neutral ..... (grounded conductor, neutral conductor, neutral point) conductor with continuity to the electrical system's center tap of the power company transformer.
- Black - Hot 110v / 120v ..... (positive, power) not grounded, the active wire which is most likely to electrocute a person. This is the dangerous wire!
- Bare - Ground ..... (grounding wire) a conductor with continuity to earth, may be bare or identified insulated wire of green or having green stripes.
- Red - Hot 110v / 120v
Standard Wire