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Splice two or more wires too big for wirenuts

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#1 ·
What is your guys favorite way to splice conductors that are a little too big for wire nuts?
 
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I am curious as to why this method is considered to be the last thing to do.
The home run is the same gauge , given good practices, and that is a single conductor path, so why do many forum members protest the use of "bridge splices" ?
 
#5 ·
Check out those uninsulated butt end connectors with the screw for each conductor. Sold at Big Box stores. Relatively cheap compared to a split bolt. But you still have to add insulation to them.
 
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macmikeman said:
I am curious as to why this method is considered to be the last thing to do.
The home run is the same gauge , given good practices, and that is a single conductor path, so why do many forum members protest the use of "bridge splices" ?
It is a code violation. You can't run wires smaller than 1/0 parallel. I still like the method though. If it is the one I am picturing in my head.
 
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