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Does the NEC allow chaining wire connectors within a single junction box?
In this box, I have a green ground wire nut with a through-wire connected to the metal box ground nut that connects it to four other ground wires on conductors entering the box. I connected three more ...
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Do I have to replace junction box to replace outside 4” ultra thin led lights?
I got 4” Led lights outside my home. I have 6 lights out and I am having a hard time find the right connectors for jbox. I need 3 male connectors for jbox but can’t seem to find. Is this possible or ...
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Weatherproof junction box has two types of holes/ports - what connector is compatible with each?
I've got some weatherproof outdoor junction boxes and am trying to figure out what type of connector is compatible with each hole/port. Below is a photo of a sample weatherproof box with two deep ...
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Permissible to install 90 squeeze connector to a junction box face plate?
Installing a residential wall oven metal flex conduit to a metal junction box that is recessed flush with the drywall. Is it permissible to attach a 90 degree squeeze connector to the box cover plate ...
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What is a robust code-compliant method to connect EGC wires in a weatherproof outlet box in a wet outdoor location?
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I'm updating an outdoor garage wall single gang electrical outlet that's 2-wire ungrounded installed perhaps 70 years ago. I only have access to the outside of the wall. My plan:
Remove ...
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What connector to use for 3/8 AC/flex to metal weatherproof junction box in exposed outdoor location?
Background: I am adding an equipment grounding wire (bare 10 gauge copper) from my electrical panel (in-wall mounted with access door to outside only) outside along about 10 feet of painted exterior ...
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How do I remove this connector from a solid electrical wire?
I'm trying to replace the light above my kitchen table. The junction box seems to have a solid electrical wire. It was connected to the light's stranded wire with this connector here and also wrapped ...
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