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10 votes

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4 votes

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6 votes

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6 votes

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3 votes

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3 votes

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2 votes

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Would like to change a 230 Volt 12/2 into 2 each 115 Volt separate plug lines without having to run another 12/3 from panel?

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modified May 18 at 18:33

6 votes

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3 votes

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5 votes

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answered Apr 25 at 7:10

4 votes

1 answer

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