G Gabricka New member Nov 16, 2007 #1 Hello everyone, here in Canada we use red , black ,blue colors to represent phase A , B and C. What colors do you use in the United States ?
Hello everyone, here in Canada we use red , black ,blue colors to represent phase A , B and C. What colors do you use in the United States ?
tom baker First Chief Moderator & NEC Expert Staff member Location Bremerton, Washington Occupation Master Electrician Nov 16, 2007 #2 There is no NEC requirement for the ungrounded conductors. Neutral is white or gray Other are commonly: 120/240 Black/Red 120/208 3 ph Black/Red/Blue 277/480 Brown/Orange/Yellow
There is no NEC requirement for the ungrounded conductors. Neutral is white or gray Other are commonly: 120/240 Black/Red 120/208 3 ph Black/Red/Blue 277/480 Brown/Orange/Yellow
JohnJ0906 Senior Member Location Baltimore, MD Nov 17, 2007 #3 As Tom said, there is no NEC requirement, but there are some local requirements. http://resources.co.ba.md.us/Documents/Permits/ElectricalInspections/elec_color_code.pdf
As Tom said, there is no NEC requirement, but there are some local requirements. http://resources.co.ba.md.us/Documents/Permits/ElectricalInspections/elec_color_code.pdf
Rewire Senior Member Location Lake of the Ozarks Nov 20, 2007 #4 what ever colors you start with you have to use throughout the system