Jim Brown wrote:
> On Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:24:45 -0500, Ken Bessler wrote:
>
>> Is 12/2 enough or will I see voltage drops
>
> #12 is just fine. It's rated for 20A, and there will be relatively
> little IR drop in such a short length.
>
> You MUST, however, pull a dedicated safety ground (green wire) with
> that line, and connect it to the third (round) pin on the outlet and
> to the ground bus in the breaker panel.
>
> 73,
>
> Jim Brown K9YC
>
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If it's 12/2 with ground (and most Romex type cable is) a seperate
ground is not required. The one in the jacket will suffice.
Mike, W1NR
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