Are black and white electric wires the same?

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606 viewsDecember 4, 2018Electrical Repairblack wire electric outlet

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Marisa 24 October 4, 2018 0 Comments

I have to change an electric outlet, does it matter what side the black and white wires are on? Are the wires supposed to be connected specifically to one side or can I just connect either wire to either side?

HandyMan Answered question December 3, 2018

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score 0 · Answer 1 · 2018-10-27T07:09:28+00:00

Black is hot and white is common. Guage must match what is there already and it does matter the position for each. And always cut the break before you begin.