[Amps] 230v wiring question

Paul Christensen w9ac at arrl.net
Wed Apr 25 09:51:18 EDT 2007


> You will need 12/3 (which is 3 #12 wires & a separate ground) to run a 
> 220V circuit.
> Black and Red for the Hot wires. White for the Neutral and the bare (or 
> Green) for the Ground.

True, unless the device(s) connecting to the circuit utilize no neutral, in 
which case 12/2 w/GND is appropriate for a 20A circuit.

Paul, W9AC






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