I have a 3 gang metal box with two BX cables and now two Romex wires. The box is mounted in plaster so I am really trying not to take it out. I bought the 1/2 inch plastic clamps to lock the romex into the metal box but the holes are tiny. I can't find any hardware store that has anything smaller than 3/8. To follow code I want to make sure the wire is secure in the box so that it doesn't strain the conneciton. Also I am concerned that the sharp edges on the metal box could cut into the romex. Any idea how to fix this without removing the box? Thanks.
You were misinformed... they are designed for NM. Make sure it looks like the clamp in the picture. Funny how people actually feel confident about giving out advice when they really dont know, amazes me.
Can I ask why someone doesn't publish an easy to read NEC code book? We need like NEC code for dummies. I am not licensed but I like to follow code when doing my own work in my house. The NEC books are a little to much for a regular guy like me.
Can I ask why someone doesn't publish an easy to read NEC code book? We need like NEC code for dummies. I am not licensed but I like to follow code when doing my own work in my house. The NEC books are a little to much for a regular guy like me.
I agree with all of you that the NEC code is not meant for DIY people and I don't blame them for writing it almost in code. What I was suggesting is a simple code book for basic electrical work that the average person does on their own. We all know that homeowners do a lot of their own electric so why not at least help them stay safe and to code.
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