joining boxes


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Old 01-10-06, 01:26 PM
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joining boxes

is it possiable to join electrical wires like you join phone wires like takeing a stud and wrapping the wire around then useing a nut to lock it in place
 
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No, all connections of line voltage wires must be made inside approved, permantently accessible junction boxes. There also must be at least 6" of slack in each wire inside the junction box.
 
 

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