Junction within a circuit
#1
03-06-02, 04:51 AM
Junction within a circuit
Basic question. Can I simply cut a junction in an existing circuit and tee off to a new device? In other words, in the JB I'll have three wires 14/2 or 14/2 with three blacks (attcahed) three whites (attached) and three grounds (attached). Thanks in advance.
Peter
Peter
#2
03-06-02, 05:19 AM
Group Moderator
Yes, that would be a simple standard for a branch circuit. You will need to ensure of course that whatever you ultimately attach to the circuit does not overload the existing wiring/breaker.
#3
03-06-02, 06:14 AM
You also need to make sure of the following:
(1) Assuming you are cutting into an existing cable, you need to have enough slack in the cable to actually make the splice inside the junction box. You'll need at least a foot of slack to make a proper splice.
(2) The junction box must be accessable (not buried under drywall, for example).
(1) Assuming you are cutting into an existing cable, you need to have enough slack in the cable to actually make the splice inside the junction box. You'll need at least a foot of slack to make a proper splice.
(2) The junction box must be accessable (not buried under drywall, for example).
