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    Jun 20, 2011, 04:20 PM
    Connecting Main Electrical Panel to a sub-panel
    Is it OK to use SO portable cable to connect from a Main Panel to a new Sub-panel?
    Or do you have to use a non-flexible conduit?
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    Jun 20, 2011, 07:01 PM

    You cannot use cord of any type. You can use cable such as SER or NM (romex).
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