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Close to a box to prevent rubbing/wearing of the insulation.
Do not drive the staple so tight that the wire cannot move; if the wire is too tight it may flatten and overheat under the staple, increasing the potential for fire.
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Do you need 3-wire romex to feed bedroom ceiling box by electrical code?
No, you can feed it with a 2 wire Romex + ground. It depends on what is mounted on the ceiling. If it is just a light all you need is 2 wire + ground Romex. However if it is a fan/light and you want to control each one independant of the other you will need to use 3 wire Romex + ground. This is of course if you have 2 seperate switches. You would then connect the red wire to the blue light wire and the black wire to the black fan wire. If you use 2 wire Romex just connect the blue and black fan/light wire to the black wire in the ceiling box.
Can you mix aluminum wire with romex in a junction box?
No, do not mix aluminum wire with copper wire.
Can you run Romex through a wire mold?
The key is that you don't want to cause over-heating in wire. The answer is you can probably do what you want unless it involves high current and a small cross section in wire mold such that the Romex could generate too much heat. You could always strip out the wires inside the Romex and just run them in the wire mold.
Does all romex have a ground wire?
Some older wire does not have a ground. All you can do in that case is use a jumper wire to connect the ground to the neutral.
To connect 12-2 romex from a switch to a two wire black-white-no ground string of rope lights what do you do with the ground wire from the 12-2 romex at the connection?
I would just burry the ground with a tab wire nut, there is no real worry in not ground such a small thing its only 120 volts but that's just me and I'm 16 so I guess I take different risks. You can email me @ sicksurfer1@comcast.net of you want to ground the wire to be safe though.
Does the NEC permit 2 wire Romex staple on edge?
The NEC does not permit stapling it on the narrow edge
Do you need 3-wire romex to feed bedroom ceiling box by electrical code?
No, you can feed it with a 2 wire Romex + ground. It depends on what is mounted on the ceiling. If it is just a light all you need is 2 wire + ground Romex. However if it is a fan/light and you want to control each one independant of the other you will need to use 3 wire Romex + ground. This is of course if you have 2 seperate switches. You would then connect the red wire to the blue light wire and the black wire to the black fan wire. If you use 2 wire Romex just connect the blue and black fan/light wire to the black wire in the ceiling box.
What year did romex wire come out?
The exact year that Romex Wire came out is not listed on their website. However, they do say that they have been selling the wire for over 88 years. I have found the year 1926
Can you mix aluminum wire with romex in a junction box?
No, do not mix aluminum wire with copper wire.
What gauge romex for outlets?
Romex is a manufacturer's wire cable trade name, the 10 refers to the size of the wire inside the cable set. A #10 AWG copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated for 30 amps.
Can you run Romex through a wire mold?
The key is that you don't want to cause over-heating in wire. The answer is you can probably do what you want unless it involves high current and a small cross section in wire mold such that the Romex could generate too much heat. You could always strip out the wires inside the Romex and just run them in the wire mold.
Is romex wire copper or aluminum?
Standard Romex is a three-strand, solid core wire, individually insulated, in a common sheath to make it easier to pull. For a short time, some manufacturers were making romex with aluminum because the cost of copper was so high, but the aluminum wire was not as good as the copper, and the practice was discontinued.
What type of wire has three connectors?
Household wire called romex has ground, neutral and hot wires.
Is that possible to run romex wire to the under ground basement?
If the wire is to be buried you'll need to use "direct burial" wire; if you're staying inside the house, just under the floor and above the concrete or dirt, standard romex should be fine.
Does all romex have a ground wire?
Some older wire does not have a ground. All you can do in that case is use a jumper wire to connect the ground to the neutral.
What wire is commonly used in house wiring?
Romex, All you have to do is go to a hardware store and tell them you need house wire. It comes in a box. I am not sure how many feet. If you are just looking for the gauge, they will know that too.
Can BX connectors be used with romex wire?
They can as they will support the wire into the box. The deciding factor should be the cost. A BX connector costs about four times the price of a romex connector. Also to keep in mind is that most junction boxes these days have their own built in clamps.
