![Which of these wires, black or red, is my hot wire? Both screws are brass. Also why is the white wire in the back unconnected? : r/askanelectrician Which of these wires, black or red, is my hot wire? Both screws are brass. Also why is the white wire in the back unconnected? : r/askanelectrician](https://external-preview.redd.it/g46p-DZ6gBYTwWEMcatSf0j84edDkvpxUXE87ew7mUs.jpg?auto=webp&s=f6bf5281957f798236635113ddb612aa4cea9500)
Which of these wires, black or red, is my hot wire? Both screws are brass. Also why is the white wire in the back unconnected? : r/askanelectrician
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