30 AMP home wiring Question
The previous owners of our home installed a 8/3 wire from the breaker box to the garage. I assume they intended to install a welder or something, but never did. The wire terminates in the breaker bo...
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As the wiring was probably installed for a 220v circuit, A copper ground back to the box may not be required. The white wire is always a ground, and codes may just require an earth ground at the outlet. I thing your best bet would be to check with a local licensed electrician, but I personally would never use a red wire as a ground connection.
