Wiring Connections for Outlets
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Electrical Wiring Designations for Outlet Screw Terminals © By: Dave Rongey |
Electrical Wiring for Outlets
[ad#block]On the electrical outlet there is a silver and a gold terminal screw connection.
- Does the white wire or black wire connect to the gold connection?
Thanks
JG
This electrical question came from: JG, from phoenix, Arizona
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Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question JG
Electrical Wiring Designations for Outlet Screw Terminals
- The typical electrical wiring for a 120 volt outlet is the following:
- The Black Power Wire attaches to the Brass (or Gold) Side Screw terminal
- The White Neutral Wire attaches to the Silver Side Screw terminal
- The Bare or Green Ground wire attaches to the Green Screw terminal, typically found at the bottom of the outlet.
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Home electrical wiring includes 110 volt outlets and 220 volt outlets and receptacles which are common place in every home. See how wiring electrical outlets for the home are done.
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