Junction boxes and splicing electrical wiring.
How to splice romex in attic.
What is the correct and most efficient way to splice 14 2 from 14 3 that is running through my attic.
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The method demonstrated here is the correct way to splice electrical wires using ul approved wire connectors joined inside an approved electrical box.
I would like to add a switch and light to the existing electrical circuit wiring and not have to install more wiring and a new circuit breaker.
An attic that is accessible which is defined by the nec as having a permanently installed stair or ladder in place must have protection for any cables that run across the top of the attic floor joists or within 7 feet where they run across the face of rafters or studs.
The family handyman editor rick muscoplat shows you how to splice in jumper wires to give you the slack you need.
These connectors can be the familiar twist on wire nuts or newer style push fit connectors.
This is the method approved by the national electrical code nec.