On Sun, 27 Nov 2005 13:02:10 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski"
wrote:


wrote in message
Personally, I'd contact the local inspectors. That's just plain
dangerous. I dont like causing people trouble with the law, but in
this case its for their own good,

Personally, I'd just fix it. The inspector is going to insist it be fixed
anyway so why involve him?


I completely agree, but the OP said it's not his own home and the
homeowner DIY and feels he did the right thing. I'd at least tell the
homeowner that the inspectors are going to find it eventyually and
that it's not safe. If the connections were in a box, I'd feel much
better about it.

If it were mine, I'd replace the wire with one full piece, or else
place the joints into a box and use split bolts and tape.
Just do whichever costs the least. Three split bolts, a box, and tape
are already over $20. I have not bought #6 cable in awhile, but I
guess around $1.50 a foot. A 20 foot run would cost $30 and save lots
of work. Those shorter peices can still be used for other jobs. (or
sold on ebay)