AC polarity


AC plugs have a wide blade and narrow blade, plus middle ground contact. Should AC hot(black) got to the wide blade recptacle contact or narrow? I want to check my AC for improper conection, which may also cause circuitous grounding.
jkubina

Showing 1 response by clueless

Well I ain't no lectrician like some folks around here but the large slot on the left is neutral and the other narrow one on the right is hot.

Also, this is an area that gets lots of talk up, but an AC source has no "polarity." AC is by definition an equal and repeating plus and minus voltage swing. Switching the plugs or improperly wiring them would have no effect on "polarity." Could be ground/safety issue.

Sincerely, I remain