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Old November 1, 2011, 09:12 AM   #6
Doyle
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220v typically has two "hot" wires, a "neutral" and a ground
No, most 220v outlets don't have a neutral. The neutral is only needed if a particular appliance also needs to pull 110 from the same outlet (i.e. the dryer timer or the clock on a stove). Standard 220v is two hots and a bare ground.
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