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11-18-2019, 03:35 PM
(11-18-2019, 11:55 AM)Roly Wrote: Required on "multiwire circuits" .   Because two 120v loads would be in series across the 240v 3 wire supply if neutral opens.  Not required on 120v 2 wire circuit.   Grounds are connected together because a device cannot be used to maintain the ground continuity .   Roly

Code is minimum. I wirenut both neutral and hot. It is what I do and have done for 43 years.
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Tony (Charleston WV) Offline
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11-23-2019, 10:20 PM (This post was last modified: 11-24-2019, 09:51 AM by Tony (Charleston WV).)
My apology for disappearing.  I had a family emergency, involving a long trip, and the post just dropped off my radar. I'll check the responses tomorrow when I will demonstrate my ignorance regarding electricity. ;>)  Thanks.
Tony
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11-25-2019, 12:24 AM
(11-17-2019, 12:43 PM)daddo Wrote: Not sure of the question


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Daddo, Do you really wire 15a receptacles with 10 ga. romex?
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