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    Ckus02 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 27, 2011, 07:39 AM
    Question about cable Use
    I have a cable ran from box to a box in garage when I moved in to my new house. It has a red black and a bare there is no white. It's awg 4 ca. Was wondering what this could have been ran for was thinking a 4 pole switch but no white. I'm guessing it's for some type of double pole breaker but what type of outlet.
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    Dec 27, 2011, 08:11 AM
    It was probably for a sub panel, or a range or some other 240 volt device.

    It can no longer be used for a subpanel.

    It can be used for a 240 volt device.

    What do you have in mind for it?

    To confirm, it is a #4 copper, two insulated and one bare?

    What type of sheathing?
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    Dec 27, 2011, 09:30 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Ckus02 View Post
    It has a red black and a bare there is no white.
    Are you in Canada?
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