Questions tagged [junction-box]
A junction box is a container used to enclose electrical connections (junctions). Use with the [electrical] tag. Use with [wiring] if your questions involves wires.
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Can I use this "lamp cord" style wire in a new junction box?
I am replacing an old kitchen undercabinet light above my sink. I have a new undercabinet LED strip light that is powered by a plug-in LED driver (transformer). The prior unit (which had an internal ...
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Which extension ring for stucco?
I installed single gang boxes for my exterior wall: https://www.homedepot.com/pep/202077343
My stucco contractor said all of these boxes are not deep enough and he needs an extension ring to bring the ...
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NEC Code requirements for location of neutral and ground connections
I have one 20amp circuit that runs from the panel box to an accessible junction box in my attic via 12/2 romex. This junction box also contains the 12/2 romex switch leg runs of all six lighting ...
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Ceiling light fixture bracket
I am trying to replace the existing light with a new led flush mount. The junction box looks really big (6.5in) and it doesn’t have any holes in straight opposite direction to screw in the mounting ...
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Please Help Needed! Loose/Sunken Outlet Box
Need help or a solution how do we go about fixing a loose and sunken
outlet box.
This also did not have a ground connected previously. We fixed the
ground issue by installing a GFCI outlet as this was ...
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What does NEC 2023 300.14 say about junctions with a dimension > 8"?
NEC 2023 300.14 states:
300.14 Length of Free Conductors at Outlets, Junctions, and Switch Points. At least 150 mm (6 in.) of free conductor, measured from the point in the box where it emerges from ...
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Which boxes for stucco (new work)?
I would like to install a couple of electrical boxes (smurf tube conduit) on a stucco wall that's being built. I would like to use them for lights, receptacles, switches and low voltage termination (e....
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Can I put all of these wires in one junction box?
I opened up the wall because there was an electrical plate about 3 inches above the lighting fixture and it looked messy (I’m redoing the bathroom). However, I was not expecting to see the mess/...
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Proper way to extend circuits to subpanel
I would like to move 8 x 20A circuits (room lights, ceiling fans, outlets in the bedrooms, and living room), and 1 x 50A (AC) circuit from left main panel to the right sub-panel. The sub is a "...
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When an electric oven junction box needs to be relocated can a whip be run from the old box under US NEC 2014?
Our double wall oven went kaput and had to be replaced. Discovered today that the new oven and the old oven (same manufacturer) want the junction box in different locations.
Is it code-compliant (NEC ...
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What is the best way to terminate wires formerly connected to a 240V in-wall heater?
This is what my old wall heater looks like. I want to remove it, but I want to safely terminate the two white wires (top left of picture). There's a conduit on the outside of the house with access ...
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How to patch the drywall around this jbox
I need to patch the drywall around this jbox for my electrician to put in a new outlet. But I’m unsure how far to go in with the drywall and the best way to attach such small pieces.
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Why did a wire short to the metal junction box without tripping the breaker?
I opened up a junction box to reconfigure two switches.
I turned the breaker off and unscrewed one switch and all of its wires.
The hot, neutral and ground were separated so they wouldn't touch.
I ...
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Daisy chain neutral
I want to replace a standard light switch with a smart switch which requires a neutral wire. The box has a neutral bundle with 6 wires already. Can I remove one of the neutrals, connect it with a ...
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Can the hardwire run behind the dishwasher to the junction box in the next cabinet?
I am replacing a Bosch 100 series that is hardwired at the front of the dishwasher with a Bosch 500 that required a junction box. My dishwasher cabinet is against a wall and the hardwire comes out of ...
