Around 5-7 years ago, I was in a local pub on a quiz night (though not taking part in the quiz, just drinking) and when the 'General Knowledge' set of questions was asked one particular was:
"In a standard UK plug mains plug, what colour is the Neutral wire?"
I am unsure of how many answered right/wrong, though when the answers were read out, the quiz master mentioned 'Blue', and nobody actually questioned it in any way.
Although this would be accepted as correct, what would peoples views be if someone answered 'Black' ?
Technically speaking, could this also be considered as correct, since it was the case at one time and there are still some appliances with flexible cords bearing these colours out there, some even in actual use (although I am aware flexes/appliances of this age may have safety issues etc concerning them, that really is a bit beside the point of the question asked).
Regards
"In a standard UK plug mains plug, what colour is the Neutral wire?"
I am unsure of how many answered right/wrong, though when the answers were read out, the quiz master mentioned 'Blue', and nobody actually questioned it in any way.
Although this would be accepted as correct, what would peoples views be if someone answered 'Black' ?
Technically speaking, could this also be considered as correct, since it was the case at one time and there are still some appliances with flexible cords bearing these colours out there, some even in actual use (although I am aware flexes/appliances of this age may have safety issues etc concerning them, that really is a bit beside the point of the question asked).
Regards