Old 2 wire homerun splicing with new 12/2?

09-22-2011, 09:06 AM	#1
buckman Newbie   Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 9	Old 2 wire homerun splicing with new 12/2? Question for the pros! Can I splice my old 2 wire which runs from the electrical panel (no ground wire; 1950's home) with new 12/2 in a junction box? More specifically, how do I splice the new 12/2 ground wire? Thanks, Buckman Last edited by buckman; 09-22-2011 at 09:07 AM. Reason: wording

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09-22-2011, 09:29 AM	#2
jbfan Electrical Contractor   Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Newnan GA Posts: 5,009	Old 2 wire homerun splicing with new 12/2? No. 2 wire circuits are not allowed to be extended. You will need to run a new circuit. __________________ Yes I am a Pirate, 200 years too late. "Jimmy Buffett"