Romex splice/tap connectors

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Romex Splice and Tap Connector made by Tyco electronics..

A buddy showed me this device made for resididental I think, but did not have any info..Has anyone seen or even used this devices before? AND
Where in the code are they listed?
 
They are not listed in the code they would be listed by a third party such as UL.

I believe this is the product you are talking about.

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benaround said:
trigger,

These are listed for use on moble homes, manafactured homes, etc. NOT for

use in chapter 3 wiring methods.
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That's funny that is where 334.40 (C) is
 
benaround said:
trigger,

These are listed for use on moble homes, manafactured homes, etc. NOT for

use in chapter 3 wiring methods.
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Frank they are in fact allowed in stick built construction 334.40(B) is the section that gives us the rules we must follow to use them.
 
WOW, When did that change, 2002??. Well just shows my lack of residential

installations. That's funny I said NOT in chapter 3 and lo and behold it's

EXACTLY in chapter 3.

Sorry for the mis-information, shooting from the hip, you don't always hit

the target. Bet I don't forget this one agian.
 
check the listing on the romex splice connector, some are listed only for mobile homes & manufactured homes
 
Tyco had a table at the Eastern Section Meeting. They do have products that are suitable for residential work in other than modular homes. Take a close look at the wording in 334.40(C). Also there is information that is found in the UL White Book.
Prior to the Tyco rep showing me the product and showing me where to locate the code and listing, I would have said it would not be permitted for other than modular homes as well.
 
I have used them many times. Whenever you do a prefab house they use those splice kits so all the electrican has to do is connect the wires :smile: Very nice I must admit and saves a lot of time!
 
mpd said:
check the listing on the romex splice connector, some are listed only for mobile homes & manufactured homes
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No that is not true or not true anymore, maybe it once was.

But keep in mind that the device covered in 334 is a TAP not simply a connector.

The one cable to one cable connectors are not as far as I know allowed in stick built construction.
 
Bob,

I thought a tap or tap conductors were defined as having OCP greater than

normally allowed, ie. 14/2 tapped to a 12/2 .

That being true, a 12/2 to a 12/2 would be just a connection, thus not

allowing that plastic fitting to be used ?? Where am I missing it.
 
benaround said:
Bob,

I thought a tap or tap conductors were defined as having OCP greater than
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There are, as far as use of 240.21.

In 334.40(B) IMO the use of "tap devices" is entirely different then the use of 'tap conductors' in 240.2
 
I've got a burned up one, with wire still attached, at the shop. It was 14 gauge on a 15 amp breaker. From what I can tell, it seems to have been properly installed. I've saving it specially, in the event I ever run across a manufacturer's rep. I want him to tell me why it failed. ;)
 
This is another opinion and one that I agree with
http://iaei-western.org/Files/2007/2007_CodePanel_Q&A.doc

93. A company advertises a "Romex 3 Conductor Splice Kit" which has been used in the past for connecting power in sections of a modular home. This company is now also claiming that these splice kits can be used in remodeling work in an existing house and be buried in the wall per "Article 334-40b" (their exact terminology). The UL listing category appears to be QAAV, which in the brief description in the White Book indicates that these must be capable of withstanding"... mechanical shock that might occur while transporting the units in which they are used." which would seem to indicate their use is for the modular home connections and not for burial in a wall. Is this the correct listing for the product? Can they be buried in a wall?

As the question states that these NM cable and splice kits are Lsited under the category Non Metallic Sheathed Cable Interconnectors (QAAV), located on page 240 in the 2007 White Book. This category covers self-contained interconnectors employing pressure cable connectors, insulation displacement or insulation piercing connectors for splicing or tapping nonmetallic (NM) sheathed cable. These interconnectors are intended for installation in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70, "National Electrical Code."
These devices have been investigated for equivalency to Type NM cable in insulation and temperature rise, and for capability to withstand fault currents, vibration and mechanical shock that may occur during transport of the units in which they are used.

300.15 Where boxes or fittings are required, (H) Insulated Devices As permitted in 334.40(B), a box or conduit body shall not be required for insulated devices supplied by nonmetallic-sheathed cable.

334.40 (B) Devices of Insulating Material Switch, outlet, and tap devices of insulating material shall be permitted to be used without boxes in exposed cable wiring and for rewiring in existing buildings where the cable is concealed and fished. Openings in such devices shall form a close fit around the outer covering of the cable, and the device shall fully enclose the part of the cable from which any part of the covering has been removed.

These interconnecors are insulating devices equivalent to NM cable and can be installed in accordance with Section 33.40(B), so if is being used for rewiring in existing building, it can be concealed and fished.
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