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    Sep 13, 2008, 01:42 PM
    Color of the hot wire in 120V circuit
    What color is the hot wire in a typical 120 volt circuit?
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    Sep 13, 2008, 01:59 PM
    Most often black but can be any color other than white or green. A white wire with piece of black tape on it is a black wire.
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    Sep 13, 2008, 02:23 PM
    You also can't use Gray. Usually Black or red.
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