Approved in wall electrical connections
I have a customer that needs a ceiling fixture moved about two feet (further) away from the switch. I hate the thought of pulling a wire all the way back to the switch. I thought I remembered reading here about 6 mos ago about a connector that was approved for non-access use.
If this wonder product exists, does anyone rememeber what it was called and where I can find it? I still plan to put the connection in a box but it will need to be buried.
Thanks.
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AMP 45686 00146 Cable Splice. But it's not clear that it's approved for general use but rather for some specific situations (namely for connections between modules of modular buildings).
http://www.smarthome.com/7104/Modular-Splice-Tap-Kit-194130062/p.aspx
You'll notice that it doesn't say about it being approved for concealed situations.
And this is the one I have a few of (AMP branded), though I've never had call to use them:
http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/(hkmokd45q3evfe45xfswzy23)/productDetails.aspx?SKU=3238110
Thanks. I'll check it out.
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If code compliance is important to you, I would ask the AHJ if they accept the buried AMP device for anything but a manufactured home. The listing is ambiguous.
Ahj?
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Thought so. Really didn't want to get them involved for such a small job.
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Just curious, what's so bad about pulling new wire? I just tie the new wire to the old and pull it right through, takes about 10 minutes in most situations.
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pull it right through
staples????
D'oh!
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Thanks junkhound. It would be nice though.
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"I have a customer ....."
Well, that settles it. The issue is pretty clear: splices MUST be made in a junction box (the NEC plainly says so), and the box MUST remain accessible (code also says so.)
That "ugly" box will never be noticed. If they're still fussy, camoflage it by mounting a smoke detector over it.
Sure, there are ways to "make it work." Never underestimate Murphy's law, though ... those splices are where the troubles happen- which means that you get to trash the entire ceiling the next time you even think that's where the problem is.
The afore-mentioned splices do not have to be in a box. Whether they can be buried or not is the issue.
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The AMP device is designed to be buried and 334.40 even allows them to be "fished". This is the most common way modules of prewired modular homes are connected. The only question is if they are listed for use in site built dwellings. There was a time when AMP was saying so. Now Tyco only talks about modular homes. Personally I am not a big fan of this device. I had AMP send me a few to look at when they had the original media blitz and I wasn't impressed. These are "insulation displacement" connectors, like those blue things you see in auto parts stores or "RJ-**" keystone connectors. You stick the insulated conductor in the cavity and crimp down on the top cover to seat it in the metal slot.
I think I still have them around if anyone wants to see a close up picture
I am wll aware of the specialized gizmos discussed before. The manufcturer has since revised his literature, and there has been some clarification made; you are pretty much limited to using one of these to replace an existing one in a listed assembly (trailer).
For all intents and purposes, those connectors simply do not exist for us regular folks, and their use outside a factory setting is not allowed.
I'm with you and I explained that to the client. I also told him about the discussion I read here and told him i'd save him some money if I could.
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I guess there is no access above. We stayed in a condo last weekend that must have been wired for fans/ceiling fixtures and the covers they had were pretty unobtrusive, no screws.
Could those have possibly been sprinkler heads?
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Possibly but each was centered where I would have put a fan and there were mystery switches. Had to do some checking to find outlets that were not switched. It appeared at least in the bedroom that there were two unaccounted for switches I presumed light and fan. Very good point though!! Each BR had three switches. It was a nice place and not too old. Caledonia and True Blue at Pawleys Is.
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