class 2 cable connectors

[Krusscher]

I am replacing fixture in a drop ceiling and the 0-10v controls are ran separately. I am almost certain the current connectors are not legal as they are just a plastic bushing that doesn't secure the cable at all. I tried finding a proper connector for this but can't find anything that is specifically for securing class 2 cables. Can just use something like a romex connector or something similar in this case?

 

[hbiss]

Actually, a bushing is fine. But you can replace it with a Romex connector if you want. Probably what I would use too.

-Hal

 

[infinity]

You need a gland type cable connector sometimes called a cord grip.

 

[hbiss]

Nice but overkill. And $$.

-Hal

 

[infinity]

Nice but overkill. And $$.

-Hal

If someone required a listed connector for the cable a simple NM squeeze connector might not work.

 

[hbiss]

CL2 doesn't even require a connector.

-Hal

 

[Krusscher]

CL2 doesn't even require a connector.

-Hal

This is what i suspected as I couldn't find anything in the code on it. I just installed plastic compression romex connectors.

 

[infinity]

This is what i suspected as I couldn't find anything in the code on it. I just installed plastic compression romex connectors.

Yes that is fine for dry locations like above a ceiling. For wet locations something like a gland type would be required.

 

[hbiss]

For wet locations something like a gland type would be required.

That would be a design decision, not a requirement. Outdoor enclosures can simply have the cable looped down and up into a bottom opening. Biggest issue is keeping insects and vermin out. There is nothing that says that CL2 conductors and connections have to be kept dry but it's certainly a good idea if possible.

-Hal

 

[infinity]

That would be a design decision, not a requirement. Outdoor enclosures can simply have the cable looped down and up into a bottom opening. Biggest issue is keeping insects and vermin out. There is nothing that says that CL2 conductors and connections have to be kept dry but it's certainly a good idea if possible.

-Hal

An outdoor box must have wet location connectors if in a wet location. It doesn't matter where you enter it.

 

[hbiss]

An outdoor box must have wet location connectors if in a wet location. It doesn't matter where you enter it.

For Class 1, yes. When was the last time you saw a telephone demarc on the side of a house with connectors?

-Hal