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Mistake #3 Reversing hot and neutral wires
Solution: Identify the neutral terminal
Connecting the black hot wire to the neutral terminal of an outlet creates the potential for a lethal shock.
The trouble is that you may not realize the mistake until someone gets shocked, because lights and most other plug-in devices will still work; they just won't work safely.
Always connect the white wire to the neutral terminal of outlets and light fixtures.
The neutral terminal is always marked.
It's usually identified by a silver or light-colored screw.
Connect the hot wire to the other terminal.
If there's a green or bare copper wire, that's the ground.
Connect the ground to the green grounding screw or to a ground wire or grounded box.
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