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What type of wire should I use for a 220-volt outlet?
The best choice is one is a three-wire cable with a ground. Also, make sure it’s rated for the amperage you...
How is UF electric wire different from regular Romax cable?
If you lay cable underground, it must be UF (underground feed) cable, which has each individual wire insulated and has plastic wound around the...
I am putting a couple of more outlets in my garage can I use 14-guage wire?
While 14-guage wire is the minimum for most houses wiring, it can only be used for 15-amp circuits. Number 12-gauge wire is recommended for general...
What does gauge mean?
Wires have size numbers that express their diameter. These are even numbers from 0 to 18, and smaller numbers indicate larger diameters that can...
What do numbers on electrical cable mean?
They refer to the number and types of wire inside the cable. For example, 14-2 means the cable has two 14-gauge wires inside. 12-3 G means the cable...
What tool should I use to strip the plastic sheathing off wire?
A combination wire stripper tool has openings that fit different sizes of wire. When a wire is put into the correct one and pulled it will remove...
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