How To Make an Electrical Splice
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How to Splice Wires of an Electric Circuit: Preparations for Making an Electrical Wire Splice, Junction Boxes and Wire Splices. |
Guide to Splicing Electrical Wires
[ad#block]Electrical Question: I’m installing electrical wiring with in the ceiling joists.
- I have to splice wiring between the joists for additional lights.
- I do not want to use a junction box and avoid having an access panel.
- Can you tell me what are approved residential in wall splices and who the manufacturers are?
Thank you, John.
Background: John, a Homeowner from St. Paul, Minnesota.
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question John.
Preparations for Making an Electrical Wire Splice
- Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced.
- Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and Voltage Tester.
- Estimated Time: Depends on the personal level experience and ability to work with tools and access to the wiring.
- Precaution: Identify the circuit, turn it OFF and then Tag it with a Note before performing any wiring.
- Notice: Installing additional electrical wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes with a permit and inspected.
- Special Materials: Properly sized wire connectors, anti-corrosion ointment, electrical tape, junction box and blank cover.
How to Splice Wires of an Electric Circuit
- Electrical wiring splice must be made in an approved junction box, enclosure or container.
- The junction box must have a cover installed and must not be left open.
- The electrical junction box or wiring enclosure must be installed in an area that is accessible.
- Electrical wiring splices must be made with approved electrical connectors, for the type of wire, the wire gauges and number of wires being spliced together.
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- Electrical junction box splices can be made safely when you understand the method.
- This example will show you how its done step by step and shows how to make a junction box splice and the related electrical codes.
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Could you please send me a wiring diagram for home?
Francis
Hi Francis,
Have you seen the section about how to wire a home which includes home wiring diagrams
Dave