2006-07-28 04:35:30 · 6 answers · asked by sam the cool man 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
no cause i just got a new electric cooker so i dont know which one to connect to
2006-07-28 04:46:44 · update #1
Either Black or Red wires in the main switch or electrical service panel or breaker box are all supposed to be "live" or "hot". White-neutral and bare copper - ground. Since this phase of work for electrical is critical, i will assume that a professional must have set this up and that the wires are in place accordingly.
2006-07-28 08:12:07 · answer #1 · answered by BOBBY 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's safer to take measurements with a digital multimeter (DMM) or clamp-on meter with voltage measurement capability.
It's not uncommon for receptacles to be miswired, hot and neutral wires or the neutral and ground wires reversed or shorted.
Test YOUR wires that you are working with, rather than going by online code info.
2006-07-28 04:56:17 · answer #2 · answered by lil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is wired by code they are both live. you best bet it to get a professional to do the job for you.
2006-07-28 04:43:20 · answer #3 · answered by jodycat2@verizon.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
electricity has no respect for wire color.......check them with a meter just to be on the safe side.
2006-07-28 04:46:58 · answer #4 · answered by curious_john 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Black(according to code) and red are your hot leads.Green or no colour are your gnds,White is your neu. on 110 on 220 white and black are hot. (USA)
2006-07-28 04:44:57 · answer #5 · answered by paulofhouston 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude, I hope your insurance is paid up.
2006-07-28 04:38:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋