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    Mar 20, 2012, 08:43 AM
    Electrical connections--need help
    What are the colors for a power point connection, I have white, black and red, what goes were, and which is earth?
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    Mar 20, 2012, 09:13 AM
    Where are you located? In the USA green or bare wire is ground or earth. White is the neutral, black is a hot. Red is frequently another hot line but most commonly used as a traveler wire with a 3 way switch. What are you connecting your wires to?
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