On Jan 5, 6:03�pm, Joe wrote:
On Jan 5, 3:33�pm, wrote:

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�How do I need to ""prepare" the end of the cable inside
the box? � Can I make a new cut on the end of the cable and wrap it
with electrical tape

No.

or should I put wire nuts on the ends of each
individual conductor?

Wire nut the black and white, Connect the green to the box with a
grounding screw. With a plastic box, wire nut everything. HTH

Joe

what was it originally used for?

might be better to install a outlet, if power is ever needed down there