lay-in distribution block

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does anyone know if they make a lay-in distribution block that i can use to splice 5 wires ranging from 300mcm to #3? I don't want to use an NSI splice block or a split bolt.I think the distribution blocks will be a neater job.With a big enough trough,I can install them in a row so I don't block them with other wires.When I say lay-in I'm referring to lugs like you'd have in a meter base.Thanks.
 
Also keep in mind the new rules that require these blocks to be covered even if installed in an enclosure.
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Also keep in mind the new rules that require these blocks to be covered even if installed in an enclosure.
Edit to add: 376.56(B)4
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376.56(B)4 talks about a wireway. I would not think that would be the same as an enclosure.

Perhaps I would think wrong:?
 
realolman said:
Well, I can see rooting around in a bundle of wires in some sorta trough, and you probably wouldn't expect anything to be energized in there.
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Been there, not a fun surprise.

I opened a 12 x 12 wireway, the cover was on the side and there where 100s of 12 and 10 AWGs in there, I start moving things around and get blasted.

Someone had installed these type of relays on the bottom of the trough.


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iwire said:
Been there, not a fun surprise.

I opened a 12 x 12 wireway, the cover was on the side and there where 100s of 12 and 10 AWGs in there, I start moving things around and get blasted.

Someone had installed these type of relays on the bottom of the trough.
I am sorry to hear it.Here in Indian NEC,joints in wires are prohibited in raceways,troughs and the like.Joints are permitted in junction boxes,switch boards etc.,
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