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    Jan 9, 2012, 09:02 PM
    Can I just run a red 12 gauge solid wire separately along side of 12-2 solid wire to
    Can I just run a red 12 gauge solid wire separately along side of 12-2 solid wire to make it 12-3?
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    Jan 10, 2012, 03:51 AM
    No, all conductors of a circuit must be enclosed by a raceway or cable sheathing.
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    Jan 10, 2012, 10:32 AM
    Thanks, TKRussell, That solves that. I'll get some 12-3 for these runs.
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