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    Jun 20, 2006, 08:22 AM
    Is it safe to assume?
    Just so I am 100% clear.. Is it safe to assume on my compressor the black and white wire are intended to be hot, and the green ground?
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    Jun 20, 2006, 08:23 AM
    My favorite saying is :-

    Assuming is the brother of all F**K ups.
    So that's all I can say :)
    Good luck
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    Jun 20, 2006, 09:01 AM
    Read the namplate on the motor, it will list the voltage or voltages that the motor can operate on.

    If it is dual voltage, for example 120/240 volts, then the motor can be connected for either voltage. There is usually a diagram on the nameplate or inside the junction box to show how the connections need to be made for both voltages.

    If the motor needs 120 volts , then the black will be hot, white is neutral, if 240 Volts then both black and white will be hot, and of course, the green is equipment ground , in both cases.
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    Jun 20, 2006, 03:50 PM
    So compressors CAN be both voltages? Nice to know, thanks! :)
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