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Elecrtrical. I ran a 220 v 10-3 for a future boat lift but I I ran a 220 v 10-3 for a future boat lift but I us d 3 of the wires for my fish light and then I took outlet out and wired muted the wires and but cover on box while I was gone for the summer my lift was installed and now I want to install a 110 v outlet for my fish light off the 220 v … read more Kevin Licensed Electrical Contractor Diploma 6,201 satisfied customers

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I am trying to determine if my circuit breaker is 120 or I am trying to determine if my circuit breaker is 120 or 240 … read more Kevin Licensed Electrical Contractor Diploma 6,201 satisfied customers

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