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2 wires in one cable clamp. OK for Code? Nick 02-13-2005
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Posted by Nick on February 13, 2005, 2:40 am


Hi,

I have limited holes in the top of a panel and was wondering if it's
OK to put 2 lighting circuits thru a single cable clamp.
I can't see any reason that it would not be perfectly fine physically
but code may well be a different matter.

Thanks

Nick..


Posted by Matt on February 12, 2005, 7:21 pm


Nick -

I'm pretty sure it's ok.... I've donw it and passed many an inspection,
but it's possible your locality is different.

Also, when you say lighting, I'm assuming 14/2 WG.

Matt



Posted by RBM on February 12, 2005, 10:35 pm


Nick, It's perfectly OK if the cable connector is rated for two cables. A
standard romex cable is not
> Nick -
>
> I'm pretty sure it's ok.... I've donw it and passed many an inspection,
> but it's possible your locality is different.
>
> Also, when you say lighting, I'm assuming 14/2 WG.
>
> Matt
>




Posted by RBM on February 12, 2005, 10:38 pm


Make that a standard romex connector. There is a thing called a "button" its
just a plastic disk that pops into the knockout and you can put one or two
romex cables through it. Its made by Arlington Industries
> Nick, It's perfectly OK if the cable connector is rated for two cables. A
> standard romex cable is not
>> Nick -
>>
>> I'm pretty sure it's ok.... I've donw it and passed many an inspection,
>> but it's possible your locality is different.
>>
>> Also, when you say lighting, I'm assuming 14/2 WG.
>>
>> Matt
>>
>
>




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