What Does White Cable Mean

White or gray wires indicate neutral charged wires. However, neutral wires may carry power and pose a danger of electrocution if not handled properly. White and gray wires carry power back to the service panel. Both hot and neutral wires have the potential to shock and injure you if not handled properly.

What is the white wire connected to?

Basic Wire Color-Coding A white neutral wire usually connects to a silver-colored terminal or white wire lead. A green or bare ground wire almost always makes a ground connection—to a ground screw on a device, electrical box, or appliance case or to a green wire lead.

What are the colors of electrical wires?

• Phase 1 – Black.
• Phase 2 – Red.
• Phase 3 – Blue.
• Neutral – White.
• Ground – Green, Green with Yellow Stripe, or Bare Wire.