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120V Mains Power Colours

Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 11:42 am
by axeman2ooo
hi Americans
just curious, in the instructions, you are referring to a white wire, a green wire etc...
can oyu name them? I know green is earth, but which is which for the other two?
in Australia, using 240V has different colours, so wondering which is common and neutral... thanks!
:)

Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 1:40 pm
by novosibir
black = live
white = neutral
green = earth

Larry

Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 8:03 pm
by axeman2ooo
thanks mate, you just possibly saved my life
:)

Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 10:40 pm
by novosibir
axeman2ooo wrote:thanks mate, you just possibly saved my life
:)
No problem! I'll go now to send you a PM with my bank details :lol: :lol: :lol:

L :D rry