Yes it doesDoes the code allow to twist all romex ground wires in a box and then pigtail to a ground screw without using a copper barrel crimp or green wire nut?
Ask the inspector to show you where this can be seen in writing.I had about 3 inches of twist, but the inspector wanted barrel crimps.
Roger, did you read the question correctly?
OP, I agree with the inspector. Just twisting the wires is not compliant.
Roger, did you read the question correctly?
OP, I agree with the inspector. Just twisting the wires is not compliant.
Does the code allow to twist all romex ground wires in a box and then pigtail to a ground screw without using a copper barrel crimp or green wire nut?
I had about 3 inches of twist, but the inspector wanted barrel crimps.
I agree. IMO there should be no twisting other than the part that's under the wire nut.
why only under the the wire nut?
Hi Roger, I guess your answer was correct but I thought you were agreeing that just twisting was sufficient.Hello Curt, yes I did read the question correctly and it asked if a barrel crimp or "green" wire nut was required which neither one is specifically required, any approved method of splicing conductors is fine. I never implied that "twisting only" was an approved method.
Roger
I can't answer for infinity. First it is a wasted effort. Second, it makes a very stiff wire that is hard to bend back into the box. Why make work for yourself that only causes carpal tunel ? Oop's forgot a wire. Need a winch to get it back out of the box.
I can't answer for infinity. First it is a wasted effort. Second, it makes a very stiff wire that is hard to bend back into the box. Why make work for yourself that only causes carpal tunel ? Oop's forgot a wire. Need a winch to get it back out of the box.
How tight would you be twisting them? I like them twisted because it's easier to manage as a single entity than 4-5 conductors all choosing their own path as I try to bend them back.
Like the Tums commercial with the spaghetti slapping the woman in the face. :grin:Got to watch them #12's they gang up and will whip you LOL
why only under the the wire nut?
I can't answer for infinity. First it is a wasted effort. Second, it makes a very stiff wire that is hard to bend back into the box. Why make work for yourself that only causes carpal tunnel ? Oop's forgot a wire. Need a winch to get it back out of the box.
Wus....:grin: