240V Wiring
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== Standards == | == Standards == | ||
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* BS 7671:2001 (for UK) | * BS 7671:2001 (for UK) | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:14, 16 February 2007
Recommended wire colours for 240 VAC wiring.
Contents |
Europe
| Name | Description | Wire color |
|---|---|---|
| L | Line | Brown (or Black) |
| N | Neutral | Blue (or Light blue) |
| PE | Protective Earth | Green/Yellow striped |
United States, Canada and Japan
| Name | Description | Wire color |
|---|---|---|
| L | Line | Brown (or Black) |
| N | Neutral | White or natural grey |
| PE | Protective Earth | Green |
United Kingdom
| Name | Description | Wire color |
|---|---|---|
| L | Line | Brown (or Black or Grey) |
| N | Neutral | Blue (or Light blue) |
| PE | Protective Earth | Green/Yellow striped |
DO NOT WORK WITH 240V INSTALLATIONS, UNLESS YOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO DO IT!
Standards
- IEC 60446:1999
- BS 7671:2001 (for UK)