| A | B |
|---|
| white wire | neutral wire carrying current at zero voltage |
| black wire | usual hot wire carrying current at full voltage |
| red wire | alternate hot wire; current at full voltage |
| white wire with black markings | another alternate hot wire; current at full voltage |
| green wire | grounding wire |
| bare copper wire | grounding wire |
| side cutting pliers | linesman pliers |
| diagonal cutting pliers | wire cutters |
| multi-tester | tests voltage and continuity |
| circuit tester | check a circuit for power |
| cable rippers | remove the outer insulated sheath from cable |
| Romex | a common brand name of cable |
| needlenose pliers | pliers for bending and shaping wire, especially for screw terminal connections |
| combination electrical tool | used for cutting, measuring and stripping wires |
| continuity tester | test for a continuous electrical current in a wire or electrical device |
| bare wire | a wire with no insulation |
| to strip a wire | to remove the insulation from a wire |
| wire stripper | a tool for removing the insulation from a wire |
| wire nuts | twist on wire connectors |
| receptacle | outlet |
