[Amps] 230v wiring question

[Doug Renwick]

Quote:

"Canada Wire I CSA/Acnor NMD90 Nylon 12/2 Canadex (-25C) 300V."

Doug

Subject: Re: [Amps] 230v wiring question


> You will need 12/2 for a 240 - volt receptacle.
> 12/2 cable means it contains 3 wires - hot (black),
> neutral (white) and
> ground (bare or green).  Read what's stamped on the cable 
> covering.

I just looked. All my 12-2 cable with a ground says 12/2 G

I have some 16-2 (no G) that does not have a ground, but it 
is old wiring we removed.