Household Electrical Wiring
This page covers the basics of household electrical wiring, explaining the purpose and color coding of different wires in a standard electrical system.
The main components of household wiring are:
- Earth wire greenandyellow: Provides a low-resistance path to ground for safety.
- Live wire brown: Carries the 230V current from the power supply.
- Neutral wire blue: Completes the circuit, allowing current to flow back to the source.
Highlight: Understanding the function of each wire is crucial for electrical safety in homes and buildings.
Vocabulary: The earth wire is also sometimes called the ground wire in some countries.
The page also mentions that the standard voltage in household circuits is 230V, which is important for understanding the power requirements of various appliances and devices.
Definition: Current is defined as the rate of flow of charge in a circuit.
This information is essential for anyone working with or studying household electrical systems, as it provides a foundation for understanding more complex wiring diagrams and electrical installations.