Re: A code legal wire splice
what kinda box.. metal or plastic..?? <br /><br />a metal box must be grounded with a ul green 10-32 screw.. wrap the bare ground 3/4 wrap around an tighten.. <br /><br />also if'n metal box.. MUST HAVE cable clamps ..i.e. romex connectors for the wire to enter the box an get clamped/tightened..<br /><br />more then one wire/cable can pass thru the same rx connector.. <br /><br /><br />if'n plastic box,, no ground/grounding screw is needed/required.. an same with no connectors are needed..<br /><br />whatever box.. the wire/wires must be stapled/strapped/secured at no more then 12 inches away from the box..<br /><br />no less then 6 inches of wire is required to be had/left after the finished splice,,, from the outside edge of box.. NOT INSIDE.. <br />strip wire 3/4 inch.. twist tite with pliers.. snip little to make even edge.. apply wire nut an plier tite.. <br /><br />make sure no exposed copper .. tape is a good option but not required.. instead of pull/snap the tape flush at finish.. twist the tape roll some an the pull/snap.. this leaves a tag ( to remove ) if'n down the line someone needs to remove the wire nuts..<br /><br />always install cover of box..
<br /><br />Ken