12" Atlas Model 101 27430 lathe - size motor?

I believe the only use of a white wire to be hot, that's permitted, is for lighting circuits. The references I've seen have described this method for commercial and residential lighting fixtures. I don't recall if this method was also permitted for wall receptacles controlled by a wall switch, though.

All of the references that I've seen, for using the white wire have directed that the white insulation be marked black when it's used for a hot lead. This can be permanent marker or electrical tape wrapped around the length of the white lead. If the hot lead isn't clearly marked, someone else could be exposed to shock or electrocution from a wire/terminal that's usually not recognized as hot.

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