stickboy1375
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Thanks for the input...
Paul B said:Do you consider nm stapled two cables to a staple, 10 rows deep side by side, bundled? I have inspectors mention this in unfriendly counties.
FWIW, I'm not saying that I am perfect in the eyes of the NEC when it comes to bundling. I am just making my view of the technical requirements clear.stickboy1375 said:Thanks for the input...
stickboy1375 said:Its the big WHAT IF scenario
LarryFine said:Here are three 4-gang boxes in an upstairs closet, for remote-controlled dimmers for front exterior, foyer, great-room, and catwalk lighting:
So, would anyone have a problem with this installation?
Can you explain your position more?stickboy1375 said:...if you used tyraps it would be completely different scenario...
georgestolz said:Can you explain your position more?
georgestolz said:IMO, this is a prime example of why bundling rules should be relaxed in dwelling units.
Yes, they are bundled. Will it ever be a problem? Heck, no
infinity said:I believe that the labeling on the stackits bag says that the conductors may require derating. There is nothing about the labeling that requires it.
Stack-It SI-1 Cable Stacker cable capacity:
Flat NM cable:
1-8* each 14-2 W/G (15 Amperes)
1-4 each 12-2 W/G (20 Amperes)
1-4 each 10-2 W/G (30 Amperes)
*When placing 5-8 14-2 W/G into the 3M Cable Stacker,
derating of the conductor ampacity should be considered.
Each 4-gang box has its own circuit and home-run, and each has within 25 watts of the same 1200-watt (10a) load when all are on. I juggled them until I got equal load distribution.georgestolz said:Most of those 14-2s are probably switchlegs to lights, right? Knowing your style as poorly as I do, Larry, I'm still confident that you likely erred on the side of safety, and didn't load your lighting circuits even to 80%.
No nail plates, true, but it would look funny having plates hang off to one side of a stud. The inspector liked it overall. In fact, we were the only trade on the job that passed any and every inspection on the first request.stickboy1375 said:. . . the only problem I see with your pics is the wires run behind the boxes, I highly doubt you make your 1 1/4 spacing, and I see no nail plates...
No offense taken.stickboy1375 said:(Sorry Larry, just making a point)