Recent content by cpalm1

first off, x/3 cable has 4 wires in it, x/2 cable has 3 wires. the ground is not counted, so a 12/2 cable has a hot, a neutral, and a ground you need to use 10/2 cable. 10 AWG cable is rated for up to 30 amps. 12 AWG cable is only rated for up to 20 amps, which would not be enough in...

WHOA, STOP THE PRESSES!!!!!. BACK THAT TRUCK UP !!!!! here in the USA, black wires are HOT, not neutral. White is neutral. The cooktop is 240V (220V). Cooktops are almost ALWAYS 240V. black goes to black. red goes to red. green goes to the bare wire in the junction box. cap off...