[Amps] 230v wiring question

[Mike McCarthy, W1NR]

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