Electrical wire color codes are part of a standard system that tells the user which wires carry a current and which wires are for ground or neutral purposes.
For example, black and red wires (or white wires taped with either of these colors) are hot wires that carry current. Bare copper or green wires are used as ground wires. White or gray indicates neutral wires.
Understanding the color coding for electrical wiring will help you know the purpose of each wire to keep you safe and your house’s electrical system in top working order.
What Are Wire Color Code Standards?
The United States follows the National Electrical Code® (NEC), a system for…
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