In Reply to: what's the difference between 'hot' and 'neutral' in 240v AC power? posted by Tom Schuman on June 19, 2011 at 18:52:26:
I took a quick look at NZ electrical codes and found a few things that migh help.
Wiring colors are Brown=Hot Blue=Neutral Green/yellow=Earth
Older wiring and cords might have Red=Hot Black=Neutral Green=Earth
From the drawings the A or P terminal is HOT and should be on the left.
You can always determine the hot neutral with a volt meter by measuring from the earth terminal. The hot should read 230V to ground and the neutral should read zero.
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