The wire that carries electrical energy to a receptacle or other device—in contrast to a neutral, which carries electricity away again. Normally the black wire. Also see ground.
EXAMPLE:
The hot wire is the black wire.
HOT WIRE
The wire that carries electrical energy to a receptacle or other device—in contrast to a neutral, which carries electricity away again. Normally the black wire. Also see ground.
EXAMPLE:
The hot wire is the black wire.