Permissable ???

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With 5500 posts, Bob is bound to have one wrong. But I don't think this is it :D I have to agree that it seems OK to take either 120v or 240v from a 120/250V receptacle. Now if you could plug a 120V lamp into a 480V receptacle - that would be a problem, and I think thats what 40x.x is addressing.

The word "gullible" in not in the dictionary.
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I'd have to be gullible to believe that :D Next you will try to tell me that "area", "neutral", "near", and "likely" aren't defined in article 100 ;)
 
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You know what Steve.

I don't think it says the same thing today. :D

Today it says if there are two different voltage receptacles, that the attachment plugs can't fit both.

I'm not sure if it applies here now.
 
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By Steve:

I have to agree that it seems OK to take either 120v or 240v from a 120/250V receptacle
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The original question is 208v. 120v. and a grounded conductor.
 
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The definative answer from the supervisor of inspectors in our area ..
" The important thing is that the receptacle has all of the components that the receptacle is designed for: two phase conductors, one neutral and one equipment grounding conductor, and is within the voltage limits and ampere rating of the receptacle. If this receptacle were used and the neutral conductor were omitted from the receptacle, severe damage could occur if phase to neutral loads were supplied. The rules of NEC 210.21 thru 210.24 & NEC 422.11also apply and would limit what may be supplied by a 30 ampere branch circuit. Assuming compliance with these sections, I do not see a problem supplying phase to phase or phase to neutral loads with an attachment plug that does not employ all of the components of the circuit."

THANKS for all your input !!!
 
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