Can I use white wire for red wire pigtail?
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01-30-17, 12:53 PM
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Can I use white wire for red wire pigtail?
Have to make a pigtail to a red 14 wire, but I only have 14 white and black.
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01-30-17, 12:56 PM
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Use the black. Red and black are designated hots while the white is neutral so using the black will cause less confusion.
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Color code it with a colored marker or tape.
Mod Note: That is only allowed for wires that are part of a cable assembly under restricted conditions. It does not apply to wires added as pigtails unless #4 or larger.
Mod Note: That is only allowed for wires that are part of a cable assembly under restricted conditions. It does not apply to wires added as pigtails unless #4 or larger.
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You can buy THHN/THWN wire (cheaply) by the foot to use for pigtails. Less confusion if you use the correct color.
So, do I just look for RED #14 NM wire or something in HD?
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01-30-17, 08:17 PM
So, do I just look for RED #14 NM
You can buy THHN/THWN wire (cheaply) by the foot to use for pigtails.
Red NM would actually be a type of cable sold in Canada only for 240v circuits.
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THHN/THWN is single conductor wire used in conduit. NM is cable.
Red NM would actually be a type of cable sold in Canada only for 240v circuits.
Red NM would actually be a type of cable sold in Canada only for 240v circuits.
Why is all the THHN wire stranded copper inside instead of solid? Just wondering.
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01-31-17, 03:36 PM
Why is all the THHN wire stranded copper inside instead of solid?
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