Wiring & Cable · Conductors & Cable
Neutral Conductor
The grounded current-carrying conductor that returns current to the source. Identified by white or gray insulation.
Common uses
Completing 120V circuits, return path for branch loads
Safety note
A neutral can carry current even when the breaker is on; do not assume it is safe.
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