Two Romex cables through one connector?
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Two Romex cables through one connector?
Is it legal to secure two Romex cables through one connector?
Can Romex be stapled on top of another?
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Bill
Can Romex be stapled on top of another?
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If the connector is listed for multiple cables it will state the sizes and number on the packaging.
If the staple is listed for multiple cables, see above, you can staple 2 flat cables flat to the stud. The cables cannot be stapled on edge.
If the staple is listed for multiple cables, see above, you can staple 2 flat cables flat to the stud. The cables cannot be stapled on edge.
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Depends on connector size and romex size. I have seen 2 pair of 12/2 romex coming in through one connector (can't recall if it was 1/2" or not). And yes you can staple multiple pairs under one staple. Make sure you have the correct length staple and don't overdrive it, no one is going to be yanking on them
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Depends on connector size and romex size. I have seen 2 pair of 12/2 romex coming in through one connector (can't recall if it was 1/2" or not). And yes you can staple multiple pairs under one staple. Make sure you have the correct length staple and don't overdrive it, no one is going to be yanking on them
By the way, 2 pair of 12-2 romex cables would be 4 romex cables.
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When I said two pair, I didn't mean 4 cables, only 2 complete 12/2 cables.
I will have to go check what I was looking at today. It had multiple 12/2 romex running through it. The knockouts were no bigger than 1/2", but I'm pretty sure I saw a few 2x cables run through some clamp style connectors.
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CJ, peruse this link. Check the SN 150 listing.
Briscon Products - STAPLES
In my experience most NM connectors are good for 2 flat 14-2 or 12-2 NM cables. Only one round cable per connector. Again the package needs to be checked.
Briscon Products - STAPLES
In my experience most NM connectors are good for 2 flat 14-2 or 12-2 NM cables. Only one round cable per connector. Again the package needs to be checked.
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Halex this is a 3/8 connector rate for 2 cables
When I said two pair, I didn't mean 4 cables, only 2 complete 12/2 cables.
I will have to go check what I was looking at today. It had multiple 12/2 romex running through it. The knockouts were no bigger than 1/2", but I'm pretty sure I saw a few 2x cables run through some clamp style connectors.
When I said two pair, I didn't mean 4 cables, only 2 complete 12/2 cables.
I will have to go check what I was looking at today. It had multiple 12/2 romex running through it. The knockouts were no bigger than 1/2", but I'm pretty sure I saw a few 2x cables run through some clamp style connectors.
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Many thanks
Many thanks to everyone who posted to answers my question.
I'll check the connector's rating
Also, staple length
Bill
I'll check the connector's rating
Also, staple length
Bill
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CJ, peruse this link. Check the SN 150 listing.
Briscon Products - STAPLES
In my experience most NM connectors are good for 2 flat 14-2 or 12-2 NM cables. Only one round cable per connector. Again the package needs to be checked.
Briscon Products - STAPLES
In my experience most NM connectors are good for 2 flat 14-2 or 12-2 NM cables. Only one round cable per connector. Again the package needs to be checked.
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No need, you spoke from your experience as did I. Our experiences are different, not wrong. You are speaking to UL safety ratings, which is true. I was speaking from what I have seen done, not UL approved, but not necessarily unsafe either.
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Well, I have seen it too, but many years ago and I really don't think back then it was technically U.L. approved, but inspectors accepted it. Over the years I think the quality and education of inspectors has increased tremendously in most areas just like materials and approvals have also changed, it's actually not an easy thing to keep up with. Today you better know your codes and materials or you won't make it through a tough inspection.
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True, true, mostly for insurance reasons. Manufacturers not wanting to pay out in case of an accident, or insurance companies not wanting to payout if they can prove a non-UL occurrence linked with the loss. I can't imagine how many homes and business around the US have code violations and non-UL approved methods/products in them w/o incident. Not saying its correct nor should we lower our standards just that its commonplace.