i have about three questions on here now concerning the same thing which is how to install a new light fixture. black wire is hot white is neutral and copper/bare is ground. now dammit this is true. do you agree
2006-09-11 13:26:57 · 10 answers · asked by Billy T 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
is this a trick question? Yes, in 99.99% of the cases it is true in the USA. However....many homeoners seem to think they "Know" how to wire things. I have seen some use the green(or bare copper) for the hot, same for white or neutral......so you never really know without a meter (OH YEA 30 plus yrs as an electrician)
2006-09-14 12:35:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup. You got it dude. I agree.
But lets recall that the white can also be called "ground." That falls back to the old wire diagrams and wiring jobs done before 1970's or so - before a bare copper was incorporated into composite multi-wire cords.
The bare ground (bare copper and sometimes green coated) isn't actually figured into a wire diagram for making a circuit and in old wiring systems it may be absent altogether. It's only there as a safeguard in the event of a direct short that fails to trip a faulty circuit breaker.
This is a good tip to remember:
Black goes to Brass (the fixture or outlet will have a brass screw to hold your connecting wire - your black wire connects to there.)
(best sight first)
http://www.electrical-online.com/Lightsandswitches.htm
http://www.electrical-online.com/basiclightswitchwiring1.htm
http://www.electrical-online.com/Wiringareceptacle.htm
http://www.make-my-own-house.com/diagram-electrical-wiring.html
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2006-09-11 20:37:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes... but the copper or bare is sometimes green so either one is the ground... True.. it is sometimes bare but most of the time it is a green one
2006-09-11 20:32:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the wiring was set up for 220 volts. 110 volts uses only two wires, I think.
2006-09-11 20:29:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are in the US, then you are most likely correct.. european wire color codes are different..
it sounds like your fixture is set up for 120 volts of alternating current..
dont forget to turn the power off before you begin..
2006-09-11 20:36:40 · answer #5 · answered by lugar t axhandle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No...If you have a three way switch it could be different. So I can not honestly agree with you, however; If it will make you happy I'll lie.
2006-09-11 21:51:24 · answer #6 · answered by Don 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have answered this for u 3 times.......read ur answers or maybe i should report u for reposting the same question
2006-09-11 21:15:56 · answer #7 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You got it.Here are 2 sources for basic electricity, I think you can use them.http://www.reprise.com/host/electricity/...
http://www.outlawnet.com/~oclass/electri...
2006-09-11 20:28:25 · answer #8 · answered by Papa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I will agree with you.
2006-09-11 23:01:46 · answer #9 · answered by Pam of Ga 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it IS true- then I would have to agree, wouldn't I?
2006-09-11 20:32:03 · answer #10 · answered by allykitty63 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋