I replaced some very old and very heavy fl. fixtures today in a residence. There were j-boxes installed adjacent to the fixtures in the ceiling (recessed fixtures). I ran new romex to the j-boxes and attached my new romex whip to the new fixture. My question is I know this is required when old romex is used due to the temp. ratings. How many of you guys do this when working with old bx? Standard practice or don't bother? Honestly now.
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I must confess, I don't rewire when I change a fixture. Honestly now I have never seen it done or know anyone that does. ( I assume yo uare talking about that tag on fixtures that says must use 90C wire)
Now the barrage of comments loose... I can take it.
[ February 17, 2006, 08:19 PM: Message edited by: jes25 ]
I must confess, I don't rewire when I change a fixture. Honestly now I have never seen it done or know anyone that does. ( I assume yo uare talking about that tag on fixtures that says must use 90C wire)
Now the barrage of comments loose... I can take it.
[ February 17, 2006, 08:19 PM: Message edited by: jes25 ]
Re: Very old BX
Wow, I certainly wasn't expecting these comments. You guys have never heard of the temp. rating on older wire when installing newer fixtures? That is hard to believe. And I'm being accused of asking questions on a handyman site? Does your work get inspected? Whether the fixture is incandecent or flourescent there is usually a requirement for 90c wire. Fl. fixture manufacturers say it must be 90c if within 3" of the ballast. If you guys that posted do not care whether your work is done right, so be it. Continue to behave like children, ignorance is bliss.
Wow, I certainly wasn't expecting these comments. You guys have never heard of the temp. rating on older wire when installing newer fixtures? That is hard to believe. And I'm being accused of asking questions on a handyman site? Does your work get inspected? Whether the fixture is incandecent or flourescent there is usually a requirement for 90c wire. Fl. fixture manufacturers say it must be 90c if within 3" of the ballast. If you guys that posted do not care whether your work is done right, so be it. Continue to behave like children, ignorance is bliss.
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Ok I understand. The "honesty" thing got you. It really was meant in jest, apparently I have to work on my wording as to not offend. The meaning was that we all sometimes bend the rules a bit and that was all I was getting at. I guess I'll leave it at that as apparently the discussion has turned sour. I don't like my qualifications being questioned by your initial reply and you don't appreciate being called a child. I thought it was a reasonable question as it is a code requirement yet I've never seen anyone else do this either. Maybe I'm missing something here but I'll still take the extra time and ensure my conductors are suitable for their environment. I'll sleep better even if I'm the only one doing this.
Ok I understand. The "honesty" thing got you. It really was meant in jest, apparently I have to work on my wording as to not offend. The meaning was that we all sometimes bend the rules a bit and that was all I was getting at. I guess I'll leave it at that as apparently the discussion has turned sour. I don't like my qualifications being questioned by your initial reply and you don't appreciate being called a child. I thought it was a reasonable question as it is a code requirement yet I've never seen anyone else do this either. Maybe I'm missing something here but I'll still take the extra time and ensure my conductors are suitable for their environment. I'll sleep better even if I'm the only one doing this.
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