[Amps] 230v wiring question

[Paul Christensen]

> Anyway, Romex type cabling Does Not specify the ground as a conductor...
> 12/2 has three wires.  12/3 has four.

However, one can purchase 12/2 "Romex" type cable with or without ground.  I 
believe the second number indicates the number of current-carrying 
conductors.  So, 12/2 may have two wires, or 12/2 may have three wires (with 
ground).  Same case with other cable sizes.

Paul, W9AC