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Four core armoured cable would be used in a circuit carrying 240 Volts 60 Hz AC that is installed in a location where it could get damaged, such as underground or under water. The 4 cores in the armoured cable would be used as the following conductors for the 240 V 60 Hz circuit: * "Red" hot (120V above Neutral)

* "Black" Hot (120V below Neutral)

* "Neutral"

* "Ground" to protect the circuit, connected to the main incoming supply panel which feeds the circuit.

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