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    budweiserjeron Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 4, 2011, 11:47 AM
    Is 12 -2 wire good for a 240 volt 20 amp tanning bed? I was told to get 12 -3
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    Jan 4, 2011, 12:03 PM

    No,for a 20 amp 120 / 240 V circuit you need a #12/3 copper cable.

    Are you sure you a 20 amp circuit? What do the instructions call for?
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    Jan 4, 2011, 12:13 PM
    If it is a straight 240Volt you CAN use a 12/2, black and white will carry power. If tis is a 120/240 VAC, you will need a 12/3. What does the plate say?
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    Jan 4, 2011, 12:20 PM
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    220 volt 1 phase
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    Jan 4, 2011, 12:24 PM
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    • 220 VOLT dedicated circuit
    • 20 AMP circuit breaker
    • 20 AMP NEMA #6-20R receptacle:
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    Jan 4, 2011, 01:43 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by budweiserjeron View Post
    i was told to get 12 -3
    By whom? They were wrong.

    Please refer to ma0641's post.
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    Jan 4, 2011, 01:44 PM

    Most tanning beds are straight 240v.
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