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Steve Barker LT[_2_] Steve Barker LT[_2_] is offline
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Default Using #14 wire on a 20A if plugged in

so i guess that 350' of 12/2 i have laying on the ground to my barn is not
quite kopasetic?

s


"Chris Friesen" wrote in message
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Doug Miller wrote:

My question is whether using #14 wires is up to code, when it's not
hard wired?



Yes. The Code basically stops at the receptacle. (This is an
oversimplification, but it gets the point across.)


Isn't it a violation to use romex as an extension cord?

Chris