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Even though it is a clear wire, there will be a tracer of raised or indented rib on the wire to identify the neutral. You may have to run your thumbnail around the wire to feel it rather that see it. This ribbed identified wire will be the neutral leaving the other wire to be connected to the hot side of the circuit.
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What is black wire use for?
In household wiring it is the "hot" wire that carries current to the load.
Which of the two wires is hot which is neutral?
If this is a home wiring question and the wires are black and white then black is Hot and white is Neutral. If you also have a red wire, it is the other hot wire, and either the black or the red wire to the white one would be 120 volts, and red to black would be 240 volts.
What are present house wiring colours?
Typical house wiring in the United States is: Green or bare copper = ground White = neutral (Center tap of the feed transformer) Black or red = hot.
When is white wire hot?
In residential wiring, if it is used as a switch leg or in 3 wire 240 volt circuits.
Can red and black be mixed up when wiring or are they interchangeable such as when wiring a range?
A person uses RED and BLACK to identify 2 hot wires. They are in essence 2 different circuits controlling the same device (range in your case). They are interchangeable YES.
Where do you get a Hot rod wiring diagram?
Try GOOGLE hot rod wiring or similar, I found one for a T bucket.
Electrical wire with clear insulation which wire is hot?
In standard electrical wiring, the black wire is typically the "hot" wire carrying the current, while the white wire is the neutral wire returning the current. If the wire has clear insulation, it may be difficult to distinguish between the two visually. It is best to use a voltage tester to determine which wire is hot.
Is the white wire hot in electrical wiring?
No, the white wire is typically neutral in electrical wiring, not hot.
Is the black or white wire hot in electrical wiring?
In electrical wiring, the black wire is typically the hot wire.
Is the hot wire in electrical wiring typically identified as black or white?
The hot wire in electrical wiring is typically identified as black.
Is the hot wire in electrical wiring typically identified as white or black?
The hot wire in electrical wiring is typically identified as black.
Is there a risk of hot/ground reverse in the electrical wiring of this building?
Yes, there is a risk of hot/ground reverse in the electrical wiring of this building, which can pose a safety hazard.
Which wire is typically considered the hot wire in electrical wiring, the black wire or the white wire?
The black wire is typically considered the hot wire in electrical wiring.
How do i wire a speedometer in a 72 CJ5 there are no marking on it for pos or neg please help?
What are you wiring? The speedo is cable operated. If you are wiring up the lights, it doesn't matter, as long as you have a "hot" and a ground the lights will work. If you are wiring up one of the gauges built into the speedo it depends on which gauge you are wiring up.
2005 jeep liberty blowing fuses for brakes and blinkers after you had trailer wiring put on a little black box is getting hot and the white ground wire is melted?
Whoever put the trailer wiring on either cross wired something or a wire got pinched somewhere. Unplug the trailer and try it. If it still blows, it in on the jeep, probably where the wire is spliced in. If it only does it when the trailer is plugged in , you can disconnect each wire one at a time till you find the one that is shorting out. It is just a process of ellimination. The person that did it should be the one to fix it if that is possible.
What color other than red can be a hot wire?
Automotive positive and negative wiring colors can be any color, blakc can be hot, white etc, you need a wiring diagram
What is the correct wiring for reversing the hot and neutral connections?
Reversing the hot and neutral connections in wiring is dangerous and can cause electrical hazards. It is important to always follow proper wiring guidelines to ensure safety and prevent damage to electrical devices.
