can't spell luminaire
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ryan_618
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Re: can't spell luminaire
I don't where the threads are located, but the bottom line is that fixture wires, uses not permitted, states that fixture wire cannot be used for branch circuit wiring. (art. 402). Also see the definition of fixture wires and you will find that they go from a junction box to a light, not from a switch to a light. What you describe is an illegal branch circuit tap.
I don't where the threads are located, but the bottom line is that fixture wires, uses not permitted, states that fixture wire cannot be used for branch circuit wiring. (art. 402). Also see the definition of fixture wires and you will find that they go from a junction box to a light, not from a switch to a light. What you describe is an illegal branch circuit tap.
electricmanscott
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Re: can't spell luminaire
What exactly is the question?
What exactly is the question?
bill addiss
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Re: can't spell luminaire
Bill
Nowhere, it's not permitted.
Bill
Re: can't spell luminaire
I think there was a time when you could pigtail a 20 amp circuit with #14 wire.
e.g. Receptacle outlet with three 12/2 romex's. you could splice the three and pigtail with #14 to feed the receptacle.
I believe this was removed from the code to humor Canada. Just like we now have to run a four wire to a dryer and stove. That was to make our codes in line with Canada's.
I think there was a time when you could pigtail a 20 amp circuit with #14 wire.
e.g. Receptacle outlet with three 12/2 romex's. you could splice the three and pigtail with #14 to feed the receptacle.
I believe this was removed from the code to humor Canada. Just like we now have to run a four wire to a dryer and stove. That was to make our codes in line with Canada's.
luke warmwater
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I don't know much about the CEC, but I think that the 4-wire appliance circuts have much more to do with safety than with being in line with another country.
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I always thought the 4 wire for a stove and dryer was beacause of 120 volt components built into the units like lights, timers, and other 120 volt controlled items that require a neutral would apply here.
John
[ April 06, 2004, 10:52 PM: Message edited by: drg ]
I always thought the 4 wire for a stove and dryer was beacause of 120 volt components built into the units like lights, timers, and other 120 volt controlled items that require a neutral would apply here.
John
[ April 06, 2004, 10:52 PM: Message edited by: drg ]
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