P5 Wires Flashcards

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Live ( brown) wire

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Carries a current that alternates between a - and + voltage

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Earth ( green and yellow ) wire

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A safety feature, earth electrical appliances with metal casing, safe to touch

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Neutral (blue) wire

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Completes the circuit. It is kept at a zero voltage by the electrical company

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