Outlet box sizing

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JohnJ0906

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2008 NEC. exam. preparation book, pg. #134. Q. What is the minium size square outlet box req'd. for one 14/3 nm. cable that terminates on a 3 way switch, and one 12/2 nm cable that terminates on a receptical? The box has internally installed cable clamps. total volume required is 23.5 ins.
My question is, Why the 4 x 2 1/8 box, (30.3 cu. in. ) and not the 4 11/16 box at 25.5 cu. ins.?

Thanks

Who said the required volume is 23.5 inches? According to my calculation, 25.75 inches is required.




14-3 and 3 way switch = 5 conductors @ 2 cu in = 10 cu in

12-2 and receptacle = 4 conductors @ 2.25 = 9 cu in
EGC = 2.25
cable clamp = 2.25

Total - 23.5 cu in.


 

stars13bars2

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The (s) on the end of clamp causes me to believe there is more than one. My question was where did the 23.5 come from. Was that misinformation just thrown in with the question to leed you to slaughter? If not; why didn't the question just say what min square box is required for 23.5 cu.inches?
 

JohnJ0906

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The (s) on the end of clamp causes me to believe there is more than one. My question was where did the 23.5 come from. Was that misinformation just thrown in with the question to leed you to slaughter? If not; why didn't the question just say what min square box is required for 23.5 cu.inches?

314.16(B)(2)

One allowance for clamps, no matter how many.
 

celtic

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here is my math, maybe I am wrong:
3 ccc 14# 3*2=6
1 device on 14# 2*2=4
2 ccc 12# 2*2.25=4.5
1 device on 12# 2*2.25=4.5
clamp fill= 2.25
grounding fill= 2.25
total=23.5
how did you do the calculation?

Not correcting any math, just a matter of point:
Box fill does not have any bearing on or from CCC's.
CCC is applicable to derating ~ not fill.
 

celtic

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Thank you for pointing that out. I appreciate it.:smile:
Terminology....we're a little anal about it here
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:grin:

Btw, aren"t you out playing hockey with that other guy?:roll:

LOL....funny, I didn't think anyone was watching :smile:
 
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