Proper Splice
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Proper Splice
Just got done splicing in two circuits (its permitted and the load calcs check out). Anyway, I'm nervous about the splice and wanted to ask if there should be loose wire entering either side of the junction box or is it ok to have the lines taut?
The lines inside are twisted together, wire nutted, and taped.
Also, when I say taut I mean there wasn't much slack and when I added the staple it essentially removed any wiggle room.
The lines inside are twisted together, wire nutted, and taped.
Also, when I say taut I mean there wasn't much slack and when I added the staple it essentially removed any wiggle room.
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Spliced wires would barely be 6 inches if that probably 4 to 6 in a 4 by 4 box. They twisted together, it was effortless adding the wire nut and i was still able to bend black to a corner white to another, the tape was only added as an afterthought (Ive read it wasnt needed, but it doesn't hurt either). Anyway it sounds as though I need to do two other splices to give slack to these.
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The OP is concerned about the lack of slack in the cable outside the box after installing a staple for support.
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I've read it [tape] wasn't needed, but it doesn't hurt either
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Spliced wires would barely be 6 inches if that probably 4 to 6 in a 4 by 4 box. They twisted together, it was effortless adding the wire nut and i was still able to bend black to a corner white to another