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Splicing Romex Buck Turgidson 04-05-2008
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Posted by Buck Turgidson on April 5, 2008, 5:00 pm
I need to lengthen some old wiring in order to make all the wires of a 3-way
switch come together in a recessed lighting box that I am installing in a
first floor ceiling (no insulation).

In doing some web research, I see that splices can be done, but they must be
done in a junction box, and must be accessible.

It is the second part that is confusing me. How can I make the junction box
accessible when I just need to lengthen the wire by about a foot in the
ceiling of a finished area? It wouldn't be a big deal to remove the light
fixture, but "accessible" to me means the box is visible or in some access
door.

Thanks.



Posted by JoeSpareBedroom on April 5, 2008, 5:06 pm
>I need to lengthen some old wiring in order to make all the wires of a
>3-way switch come together in a recessed lighting box that I am installing
>in a first floor ceiling (no insulation).
>
> In doing some web research, I see that splices can be done, but they must
> be done in a junction box, and must be accessible.
>
> It is the second part that is confusing me. How can I make the junction
> box accessible when I just need to lengthen the wire by about a foot in
> the ceiling of a finished area? It wouldn't be a big deal to remove the
> light fixture, but "accessible" to me means the box is visible or in some
> access door.
>
> Thanks.
>


My attic has 3 junction boxes that are not accessible from below. Check your
local code anyway (by calling the building inspector).



Posted by Bawana on April 5, 2008, 5:36 pm
> I need to lengthen some old wiring in order to make all the wires of a 3-way
> switch come together in a recessed lighting box that I am installing in a
> first floor ceiling (no insulation).
>
> In doing some web research, I see that splices can be done, but they must be
> done in a junction box, and must be accessible.

"old work" box with a blank plate.
http://www.hammerzone.com/archives/elect/remodel1/lighting/track2ft/oldworkbox.htm

> It is the second part that is confusing me. How can I make the junction box
> accessible when I just need to lengthen the wire by about a foot in the
> ceiling of a finished area? It wouldn't be a big deal to remove the light
> fixture, but "accessible" to me means the box is visible or in some access
> door.

The box is flush with the ceiling.


Posted by Buck Turgidson on April 5, 2008, 5:46 pm
>
> "old work" box with a blank plate.
>
http://www.hammerzone.com/archives/elect/remodel1/lighting/track2ft/oldworkbox.htm
>
>> It is the second part that is confusing me. How can I make the junction
>> box
>> accessible when I just need to lengthen the wire by about a foot in the
>> ceiling of a finished area? It wouldn't be a big deal to remove the
>> light
>> fixture, but "accessible" to me means the box is visible or in some
>> access
>> door.
>
> The box is flush with the ceiling.
>

I've used Carlon boxes before in walls. So you're saying I need to put a
box in the ceiling with a cover? Man, that would be ugly.



Posted by Doug Miller on April 5, 2008, 6:52 pm
>>
>> "old work" box with a blank plate.
>>
> http://www.hammerzone.com/archives/elect/remodel1/lighting/track2ft/oldworkbox
>.htm
>>
>>> It is the second part that is confusing me. How can I make the junction
>>> box
>>> accessible when I just need to lengthen the wire by about a foot in the
>>> ceiling of a finished area? It wouldn't be a big deal to remove the
>>> light
>>> fixture, but "accessible" to me means the box is visible or in some
>>> access
>>> door.
>>
>> The box is flush with the ceiling.
>>
>
>I've used Carlon boxes before in walls. So you're saying I need to put a
>box in the ceiling with a cover? Man, that would be ugly.

Maybe so... but that's what's required.

--
Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)

It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.

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