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  • Jun 15, 2012, 11:29 AM
    Berry1201
    Neutral wire. On a 120v system
    Can you use a black #12 as a neutral as long as you identify
    That black wire with white scotch 33 tape . This is a 6' greenfield whip .the wire lenth is. 7' long . 120v. 20 amp.
    Will this meet national code?? Thanks!!
  • Jun 15, 2012, 01:11 PM
    Berry1201
    Neutral wire. On a 120v system
    Can you use a black #12 as a neutral as long as you identify
    That black wire with white scotch 33 tape . This is a 6' greenfield whip .the wire lenth is. 7' long . 120v. 20 amp.
    Will this meet national code?? Thanks!!
  • Jun 15, 2012, 01:49 PM
    stanfortyman
    No, it absolutely will not meet code. Nor is it a good idea.

    Why you would need to for just 7' is beyond me.
  • Jun 15, 2012, 02:04 PM
    Stratmando
    You would think code would be more strict on the Hot than the Neutrals and Grounds.
    I bet Neutrals and Grounds have caused many Fatalities,, Not Just the Hots.

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