Allowed wires pe box
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It's not as simple as that. The answer depends on the presence, or absence, of several things other than wires. It is addressed in NEC 314.16.
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Take the size of the box and divide by 2.00 cu in/conductor for #14 AWG.
i.e.-32 cu in/2.00 = (16) #14 AWG conductors
This tells you the number of conductors permitted. As Charlie said look at 314.16(B)1-5 for what is counted as a conductor.
i.e.-32 cu in/2.00 = (16) #14 AWG conductors
This tells you the number of conductors permitted. As Charlie said look at 314.16(B)1-5 for what is counted as a conductor.
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conductors
conductors
Dont forget to mention devices, claps and hikeys that might be included in that box fill count.
conductors
Dont forget to mention devices, claps and hikeys that might be included in that box fill count.
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