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Since connecting the neutral and hot wires to the right side of the plug is essential, the first step is to identify which wire is which. You can identify the neutral side of an electrical wire by ...

The neutral will have raised ribs or other markings down the length of the insulation. The hot wire is always smooth. Examine the screw terminals on the new lamp socket. When wiring a lamp socket, the ...

This article discusses many common misunderstandings about the function of the neutral wire and its relation to power problems. The subjects of dedicated lines, phase reversal, isolation transformers, ...