Color Coding Standard for Wires??

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by jldodge, Dec 11, 2004.

  1. jldodge

    jldodge Private First Class

    Is there a standard for color coding wires? Is white always neutral or ground? Do the other colors have any meaning per se? I have some connections where I have two wires, neither labeled, and one needs to go to a ground connector.

    Is there a helpful website that has this type of information that I could reference and use for other questions?

    Thanks in advance for any help ...
     
    jldodge, Dec 11, 2004
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  2. ASUS

    ASUS MajorGeek

    yes and no & maybe.
    Depends on what your talking about?
    What's ya trying to wire, details would help!
     
    ASUS, Dec 11, 2004
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  3. Rob M.

    Rob M. First Sergeant

    Black is usually ground in electronic appliances. But not always. If you want to be really sure, get a schematic from the manufacturer of the equipment.

    If you're talking about 120v. North American house wiring, black is hot. Green is ground. White is neutral.
     
    Rob M., Dec 12, 2004
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