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Default Wiring re-model work: NM + nailplates vs. BX behind baseboard

Could I gang two of those boxes together and make a quad receptacle
outlet? That would meet the fill requirement:

2 x 2 devices + 1 clamp + 4 conductors = 9

I am concerned having single duplex receptacles with two-gang sized
faceplates would look sloppy. Then again, I can't say I have seen a
bedroom with all quad outlets before.

dan

On Oct 25, 7:31 am, "John Grabowski" wrote:
"Doug Miller" wrote in messagenews
In article , "John Grabowski"

wrote:

Unfortunately a 2" x 3" x 2 1/4" metal box is only approved for 5 #14's.
After deducting two conductors for the device he would not be able to

feed
from outlet to outlet using that size box. He would also need to use an
outside connector instead of a box with internal clamps as a one

conductor
deduction is required for that as well.


Nothing stopping him from ganging two such boxes together...That will work. Good point.




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