4 conductor wire with 3 conductor plug

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Re: 4 conductor wire with 3 conductor plug

#83745 02/23/03 09:50 PM

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rayb,
I would wire nut and tape both ends of the unused conductor and label them as a spare.

Len

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Re: 4 conductor wire with 3 conductor plug

#83746 02/23/03 10:10 PM

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Ray, that sounds good enough for me! Cheers, Hutch.

Re: 4 conductor wire with 3 conductor plug

#83747 02/23/03 11:19 PM

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rayb

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Hi Folks

Thanks for the help!

Ray

Re: 4 conductor wire with 3 conductor plug

#83748 02/25/03 12:18 AM

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Andre M

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Left white insulated as a spare.
Ground is not insulated (only covered).
Andre

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