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Posted by SteveB on January 28, 2008, 7:27 pm
> SteveB wrote:
>
>>
>> Remember that from the rules, a wire nut is a short protector and not a
>> connector. Twisting the wires first helps in all cases, but particularly
>> in the case of solid wire of around 14 or bigger, since the nut won't
>> twist the wire that much. I twist the wires with Kleins, then clip what
>> is long and looks like it will bottom out before the nut is on all the
>> way.
>>
>> Steve
> I believe that is incorrect. Wirenuts are specifically listed for use as
> splicing devices not just as an insulator. If you use a quality properly
> sized wirenut there is no need to do any twisting or whatever prior to
> applying it. I have never seen a manufacturer's app note or any code
> reference that suggested or required twisting.
Just stating opinion. It could be incorrect. Everyone has the right to do
it any old way they want to.
Steve
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