From HwB
Recommended wire colours for 240 VAC wiring.
[edit] Europe
| Name | Description | Wire color
|
| L | Line | Brown (or Black)
|
| N | Neutral | Blue (or Light blue)
|
| PE | Protective Earth | Green/Yellow striped
|
[edit] United States, Canada and Japan
| Name | Description | Wire color
|
| L | Line | Brown (or Black)
|
| N | Neutral | White or natural grey
|
| PE | Protective Earth | Green
|
[edit] United Kingdom
| Name | Description | Wire color
|
| L | Line | Brown (or Black or Grey)
|
| N | Neutral | Blue (or Light blue)
|
| PE | Protective Earth | Green/Yellow striped
|
DO NOT WORK WITH 240V INSTALLATIONS, UNLESS YOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO DO IT!
[edit] Standards
- IEC 60446:1999
- BS 7671:2001 (for UK)