What are the colours of electrical wires?

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Blue, Brown, and Green & Yellow.

Answered by Dave, Electrical Safety Expert

Blue - This is the neutral wire (in older installations it may be black).

Brown - This is the live wire (in older installations it may be red).

Green & Yellow - This is the earth wire (in older installations it may be green).

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