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It depends on the color coding standards for what country you are in.
In the US, the answer is no. The Neutral (white wire) is grounded at the service entrance to the building. The black wire should have roughly the same voltage to the neutral and to the ground.
Something to be aware of: If you are using a meter and checking for continuity between the black wire and ground, it may tell you that they have continuity if the breaker is on.
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Should you attach the ground wire to the black wires?
No, the ground wire should be attached to the green or bare copper wire. The black wires are typically live or hot wires and should never be connected to the ground wire.
Why does a light turn when you place black to black and white to ground wire?
This happens because the black wire carries the electrical current to power the light, while the white wire provides the return path for the current to flow back to the ground wire. When properly connected, this creates a complete circuit that allows electricity to power the light fixture.
How should old 3 wire stove be wired in panel bare wire to neutral or ground or both?
The bare wire from the old 3-wire stove should be connected to the grounding terminal in the panel. The neutral and ground should not be bonded together at the stove. If the stove requires a 4-wire connection, it's best to run a new 4-wire circuit to meet current electrical codes for safety.
Light switch has 4 wire colors red and white and green and black which is the hot wire?
You have a 3 way switch. Your black wire is the hot wire. Your green wire is the ground wire. Your red and white wires go to the light and other switch. You should have gotten a wiring diagram with your switch.
Have a black white and red wire for a dryer plug what ones the ground wire?
The green or bare wire is typically the ground wire for a dryer plug. If your wires are black, white, and red, the white wire is usually neutral, the black is hot, and the red is also hot. You should double check with a voltage tester to be certain.
