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You should never trust any wiring without using a tester (get one at hardware or home improvement store. ) in USA, White/grey/bare wire is neutral, colored wire is hot (live). In a pure 240v connection, there are two hot wires and no neutral wire. Sometimes they still use black and white for this. If you are seeing black and red wires you might be looking at a split phase panel -- you'd best check that out
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Would the black wire be line 1 on 240V line in?
No, the black wire is typically associated with line 2 in a 240V line. In a 240V circuit, there are two hot wires - line 1 (black) and line 2 (red), as well as a ground wire and sometimes a neutral wire.
When connecting a 240V line with two hot wires and a ground does it make a difference if the red or black hot wires are connected to L1 or L2 for a jet pump pressure switch?
No, it does not matter which hot wire (red or black) is connected to L1 or L2 for a jet pump pressure switch in a 240V setup. The important thing is to ensure that each hot wire is connected to one of the two load terminals of the pressure switch. Make sure to also connect the ground wire for safety.
How do you hook up a 3 wire water herter to 4 wire circut?
4 wire household wiring is black, red, (hot wires) white (neutral) and bare or green (ground wire). You say 3 wires. Is it 120v or 240v. If its 240v which is more common just use the two hots and the ground and cap off the neutral wire.
Does the 230-240 volt circuit consist of 3 wires 2 black and 1 white?
A 230-240 volt circuit typically consists of 2 hot wires (usually black or red) and 1 neutral wire (usually white). However, in some installations, both hot wires may appear to be black. It is important to follow proper wiring guidelines and consult with a professional electrician to ensure safety and code compliance.
How do you wire a 240V stove plug if old stove was hard wired and had 4 wires Black red white and ground coming from the wall are three wires Black red and a shield wire is the shield wire the neutral?
The shield wire is not the neutral wire. You will need to connect the black and red wires to the hot terminals of the stove plug and the shield wire to the ground terminal. However, it is advisable to consult a licensed electrician to ensure proper and safe installation.
