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Well All, I made sure the thin wire looped back and is securely connected. I then turned on the circuit and according to my circuit tester. The circuit is correct. Thanks everyone for your help and input.

So if it is not a ground wire, Where is the ground wire -- should there not be one?

It is armoured cable, - the outside has the spiral metal you're referring to, Inside it has White wire Black wire Red Wire Flat aluminum strip type thing

No, It is just a flat peice of aluminum. It was folded over and securely clamped with the box clamp that holds the wire from being pulled out of junction box. The wire I should mention is the metal wrapped sort.

Hi All: I just discovered something and am looking for help from all you electricians. I have a wire going from my panel to a junction box in my ceiling and no-where else. I decided I would use this for an extra outlet in my store. But when I went to connect the wires - Black to Black -...