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    Feb 5, 2014, 06:54 PM
    When running multiple circuits through a piece of conduit, can you share the neutral?
    When running multiple single pole circuits through a common piece of 1/2" conduit, can you share a common neutral?
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    Feb 5, 2014, 07:01 PM
    Yes. No different than running 3-wire cables.
    Remember, most circuits in a home now require AFCI protection, and 2-pole AFCI breakers are extremely hard to find, especially locally, so multi-wire circuits (shared neutral) are a no-go.
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