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    Apr 18, 2009, 09:21 AM
    Wiring a 110 plug
    How do I wire a 110 plug there are 3 wires 2 green and 1 white which wire goes where?
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    Apr 18, 2009, 09:31 AM

    Green or bare is used for ground. Strange you have 2 grounds and no hot. Is whole house like this?
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    Apr 18, 2009, 10:07 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by gregnoom View Post
    how do i wire a 110 plug there are 3 wires 2 green and 1 white which wire goes where?
    This is actually pretty scary. Someone used a green as a hot. You need to figure this out.

    Do you have a tester?
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