In article .net, SparkyGuy wrote:
It looks like you've got lots of help with your question about wire color.

I presume that the 220v circuit was protected with a 30A breaker, or such? Be
sure to replace that with an appropriate-sized breaker for your new outlet.
If it's a 20A or 15A receptacle, use a proper breaker of that rating for the
re-purposed circuit.

Irrelevant -- if he truly does not have a bare wire, he cannot make a
Code-compliant installation with this cable. Period.

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Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)

It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.