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If you are referring to lamp cord type wire where both wires are brown then yes, connect the wire with the groves to the white neutral and the smooth wire to the black hot wire.

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Why do white wire mark 120v?

Because the white wire on a 120 volt circuit is the neutral wire that is connected to the silver screw on outlets and switches. It is connected to the neutral bar in the service panel.


How do you install a ceiling fan with red black and white wires?

Based on your description it is very likely that either the red wire or black wire is switched and the other is on all the time. In most cases the light of the fan, if it has a light, is connected to the switched wire and the fan is connected to the unswitched wire. This allows you to turn off the light while allowing the fan to remain running. There is no way to know without testing which wire is switched. The white wire is the neutral, connected to the white, or neutral, or common conductor of the fixture. There should also be a bare or green wire in the box to connect to the ground wire of the fixture.


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 install multiple GFCI receptacles?

A GFCI receptacle can extend its protection to regular receptacles connected to the output side of the GFCI. Each actual GFCI receptacle should be directly connected to a breaker in electric panel.


Why black wire and white wire both have power?

In the US, house wire has the BLACK wire connected to the HOT phase of the service input. The WHITE wire is connected to the NEUTRAL of the service input. Normally, both BLACK and WHITE wires are each connected to the 2 LOAD terminals. It is also normal that the WHITE service wire is connected to the wider spade outlet receptacle. The BLACK wire would then be connected to the shorter or narrower outlet spade receptacle. In wired screw lamp circuits, it is normal to wire the BLACK service wire to the center pad of the lamp socket and the WHITE wire to the screw shell of the socket. In switch circuits, it is normal to wire the BLACK service wire to the switch. The HOT service circuit is then opened or closed by the switch. Measuring voltage on your neutral means there is a break in neutral. If the neutral is broken you will measure voltage across the break or from the break to ground. Under this scenario you will measure the same voltage as you do on your hot wire and your load should not be working. Measuring voltage on your neutral less than on your hot wire may mean you have a problem where your neutral is supposed to be bonded to ground in your main service panel. In this scenario your load may be working but you need to check the bonding connection.

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When connecting chain switch what is done with the neutral wire and white wire from ballast?

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Can you hook up the grounding wire from the center terminal to the white wire on a whirlpool dryer?

No, the grounding wire should never be connected to the white wire in a dryer. The grounding wire should be connected to the dryer cabinet or an appropriate grounding point. Mixing up the grounding wire with the neutral wire (white wire) can create a potential safety hazard.


What is the colour of the wire connected to alternator connected in star?

Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hertz supply service.The star point will have a white wire connected to it or a black wire identified with white tape depending on its size.


Why do white wire mark 120v?

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When you are wiring up a lamp what does the grooved wire mean and what does the smooth wire mean?

The grooved wire is the neutral wire, which carries the current back to the power source. The smooth wire is the hot wire, which carries the current from the power source to the device, in this case, the lamp. It's important to connect them correctly to ensure the lamp functions properly and safely.


How to connect ipod nano with windows 2000?

by plugging the white wire with the usb cable to the usb cable slot. Then you plug the other side of the white wire into your ipod then it should say connected on the screen


How do you install a ceiling fan with red black and white wires?

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How do you wire a 3 wire European oven white black green to a US receptacle with 4 wires white black red and bare?

Connect the white wire from the European oven to the white wire in the US receptacle. Connect the black wire from the European oven to the black wire in the US receptacle. Connect the green wire from the European oven to the bare wire in the US receptacle. The green wire serves as the ground wire since you don't have a separate ground wire in the US receptacle.


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

The neutral wire and power wire are never connected together.


Have ceiling fixture with a yellow wire and a combination wire of white and grey and fixture has black and white wires do you attached the black to the yellow?

No, the black wire from the ceiling fixture should be connected to the combination wire of white and grey. The white wire from the ceiling fixture should be connected to the yellow wire. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and turn off power before making any electrical connections.


How can a 220v out use a white wirw on a brass screw?

Connecting a white wire to a brass screw indicates a code violation because white wires are typically used for neutral connections, while brass screws are typically used for hot connections. To correctly wire a 220V outlet, the white wire should be connected to the silver screw for the neutral connection, and the hot wires should be connected to the brass screws. It's important to follow electrical codes to ensure safety and proper functionality.


How do you install multiple GFCI receptacles?

A GFCI receptacle can extend its protection to regular receptacles connected to the output side of the GFCI. Each actual GFCI receptacle should be directly connected to a breaker in electric panel.