EBK ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL
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ISBN: 9781337516549
Author: Simmons
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 15, Problem 17R
When a metal junction box is installed as part of the cable wiring to a clothes dryer or electric range, may this box be grounded to the circuit neutral conductor?
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