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Default Wiring amperage question

In article , "Toller" wrote:

"Chris Friesen" wrote in message
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Jeff Wisnia wrote:
46erjoe wrote:

Can I use 12/2 wire for a 20 amp line?


Yes, but you might want to think about a ground lead too, it might be
code required. G


Doesn't 12/2 generally already have a ground lead?

The "G" means he is grinning as he says it.


Well, yes, but it's a stupid joke, because of course the ground lead *is*
there.

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