It would be a code violation to use the neutral from a different circuit, it would also create a safety problem in the future if 1 circuit is turned off there could be power from the other circuit on the one that is off so you could get shocked or worse when repairing the “deenergised” circuit.
Can two different circuits be in the same junction box?
The answer is yes you can have 2 separate circuits in the same box (they can have a splice also but not needed in your case). The only concern would be the total box fill. Based on the NEC the wire fill would be calculated at 2.0 for each conductor for 14 gauge wire and 2.25 for 12 gauge wire.
Can you tie neutrals together from different circuits?
Tying neutrals of different circuits together is effectively paralleling wire, which unless larger than 1/0 is also a violation of 310.4. 300.3 references 310.4, tho 300.3 says all conductors of a circuit must be in the same cable, raceway, etc unless allowed elsewhere.
Can Grounds from different circuits be tied together?
I usually tie them together but this time I thought it was cleaner to separate them. both circuits are properly grounded at the sub panel. The inspector said that for the past 30 years the code has required that all equipment grounds be tied together regardless of what circuit they originate from.
Can you splice two different wires together?
You can have the twisted wires facing each other (a.k.a. twisted helix) or in the same direction. You can also try hooking and twisting the wires together in a Western Union splice (a.k.a. Lineman’s Splice). This method is ideal for solid core wire but it can be used on stranded wires.
How many wires can be spliced in a junction box?
Choose the Right Junction Box
For example, the smallest 2-by-4-by-1-1/2-inch-deep box can comfortably splice only two cables (four or five conducting wires), while the largest 4-by-4-by-2-1/8-inch-deep boxes can handle as many as four to six cables (up to 18 individual conducting wires).
How many circuits can you have in a junction box?
USA answer: In conformance with NFPA 70 (Electrical Code) you are allowed 1920va on a 20 ampere 120 volt circuit. There are no limits on the number of junction boxes (without devices) in any particular circuit.
Can 2 circuits share neutral wire?
What is a multiwire branch circuit? A multiwire branch circuit is a branch circuit with a shared neutral. This means there are two or more ungrounded (hot) phase or system conductors with a voltage between them and a shared neutral.
Can you daisy chain neutral?
Yes, you can and it will work. Ultimately this is your home, you know the reccemended way is to join them all up at the same point and not jump from switch to switch.
Can you put 2 neutral wires together in a breaker box?
No they cannot. The NEC clearly states that each neutral must terminate by itself in the lug.
Can you splice Romex?
It must be noted that while it is possible to splice different types of Romex wire—12/2 to 12/3, for instance—you should never splice together wires of a different gauge. Wire gauge is determined by the amount of amperage the wire is expected to carry.
Is it OK to splice electrical wire?
You might need to splice wires to extend a wire, repair damage, or connect one electrical wire to another. Splicing wire is a technique for joining two pieces of wire together to carry an electrical current. You do this for many projects, like relocating light switches or outlets and making repairs.
Which of the following types of wire joints and splices is commonly used to join both solid and stranded wire?
A rat-tail splice, also known as a twist splice or a pig-tail splice, is a very basic electrical splice that can be done with both solid and stranded wire. It is made by taking two or more bare wires and wrapping them together symmetrically around the common axis of both wires.
What is difference between splicing and jointing?
is that splice is to unite, as two ropes, or parts of a rope, by a particular manner of interweaving the strands, — the union being between two ends, or between an end and the body of a rope while joint is to unite by a joint or joints; to fit together; to prepare so as to fit together.
What is the most common electrical splice or joint?
Western Union Splice Joint For Wire
This is the most common type of wire splice. It’s a straight splice between two small solid conductors.
What are the general rules or basis for making joints and splices?
The basic requirement of any splice or connection is that it be both mechanically and electrically as sound as the conductor or device with which it is used. Quality workmanship and materials must be used to ensure lasting electrical contact, physical strength, and insulation.
What is the importance of the common wire splices and joints?
WHEN two electric wires are joined together, the joint formed is normally called a splice. A good splice should not only be mechanically secure, it inust also form an electrical connection which is just as efficient a conductor as the wire itself.
Can I splice 4 wires together?
The answer is yes as long as you use the right size wire nut for the size of the wires that you are splicing. I have found that firmly twisting the stripped portion of the wires and then trimming the wires at the top will make a good splice and the wirenut goes on much better.
What is the first thing that you need to consider in splicing a wire?
Before you splice your wires together, you need to prepare the wires by stripping them and turning off the power. There are many ways to splice wires together, from simply using wire caps to soldering them together.
How do you splice multiple wires into one?
Quote from the video:
Quote from Youtube video: And all the way through and they'll saturate. Down through this entire bundle. And then the trick with wrapping it with the small copper wire just holds it together.
What wire size will carry the most amps?
Example of a good simplification: The higher the AWG gauge wire numbers (like 14, 16, 20, 40), the thinner the wire. The biggest 4/0 wire is the thickest and can carry the most amps (230 amps, to be exact).
