Power plug has 2 black wires. No white.

[ZzackRaw]

Hey guys. I'm trying to wire up my power cord. I got this one for my hlg480B:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Smart-Choic ... /206740199

There is one green and two black wires. I thought there was supposed to be a white wire somewhere for neutral. Any idea how I can figure out which side to use?

Also I have a multimeter but have no idea how to use it.

Thanks

Zack

[Shimbob]

Put your meter in continuity check mode, or in resistance measuring mode, and determine which prongs corresponds to which wire.

Then look at:

[atreum]

Is one of them grey, or black with some other marking (white stripe, dotted line, etc.)? Seems weird to have two solid black wires.

Check out this link for wire colors: https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/textbo ... lor-codes/

[ZzackRaw]

No. Completely black. I think the one with writing on it is hot. Tried it out and got absolutely nothing. I'm afraid to try it the other way and blow the lights or something if it's wrong.

Well i tried a different connector tonight too and it did nothing to fix it.

I've been ready to set this up for 2 days now but i'm stuck on this damn cord.