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Originally Posted by fintstone
They work great to connect (and reduce the space required) with multiple grounds. If you are wiring a light fixture or similar, they work really well.
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Yeah, I can see that. The grounds are often shorter or more of a pain than the hot/neutrals for some reason, so I can see that being a great option. I'll have to pick some up.
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Originally Posted by fintstone
Sometimes, to do it right, you just need to replace with a bigger/deeper box. That is a PIA.
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Yep. BTDT
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Originally Posted by Bugsinrugs
When I use wire nuts for three 12 gauge wires I also use electrical tape around the wires and wire nuts. I feel that might help hold the wires together when jamming everything into the box.
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Yeah, I have done the same, mostly just as an extra layer of security like a fire extinguisher. Most of the time, the nuts are on there TIGHT and no copper exposed/showing, but some tape can't hurt.
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