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preventing short circuits in junction box John 07-05-2006
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Posted by Toller on July 5, 2006, 2:46 pm
> The book I own and a few others who have done electrical work in the
> past say that you should always wrap your recepticals and switches in
> tape, just in case, especially in smaller boxes, because of all the
> jimmying you need to do to get everything to fit.
>
If you have to wrap your devices, you are doing something seriously wrong.
But if it makes you feel better...



Posted by nhurst on July 5, 2006, 3:00 pm

Toller wrote:
> >
> If you have to wrap your devices, you are doing something seriously wrong.
> But if it makes you feel better...
<shrug> It's not a necessity, but when I'm working with a bunch of 12/2
or 12/3 wire in a tiny box that's 40 years old and designed for 2 wire
electrical, I'm going to take every preventative step I can.

It seems like a solid idea to me, doesn't cost much, doesn't add much
time to the job, and helps keep things apart from each other. I've done
it both ways and neither have failed me yet.


Posted by No on July 5, 2006, 1:32 pm
John wrote:
> Many receptacles or switches have side screws that slightly protrude
> outwards, especially after a wire has been screwed on. If you put two such
> devices in a junction box, one device's hot could potentially touches the
> adjacent one's neutral, touches a bare ground wire, or touches the metal
> junction box.
>
> What is the proper way to prevent this from happening?
>
>
>
Like the others have said - It shouldn't happen. We all know that S***
does happen though. I screw down the screws that are not in use. If
handy I may also give a wrap of elec tape.

Posted by on July 5, 2006, 4:14 pm

>Many receptacles or switches have side screws that slightly protrude
>outwards, especially after a wire has been screwed on. If you put two such
>devices in a junction box, one device's hot could potentially touches the
>adjacent one's neutral, touches a bare ground wire, or touches the metal
>junction box.
>
>What is the proper way to prevent this from happening?

If you wire it properly that wont happen.

Posted by Steve Barker LT on July 5, 2006, 5:12 pm
Screw them down tight in their proper position. They won't touch.

--
Steve Barker


> Many receptacles or switches have side screws that slightly protrude
> outwards, especially after a wire has been screwed on. If you put two such
> devices in a junction box, one device's hot could potentially touches the
> adjacent one's neutral, touches a bare ground wire, or touches the metal
> junction box.
>
> What is the proper way to prevent this from happening?
>
>
> --
> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
>



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