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Default Number of junction boxes per run

On Sep 2, 6:33 pm, Terry wrote:
On Aug 30, 2:36 pm, Ferd Farkel wrote:

Upgrading cellar lighting from pull chain incandescents to plug in
fluorescents. 12/2 Romex. How many junction boxes (and hence
connections) can I safely place along the main run? I assume
twisted and wirenut secured connections will develop resistance
from oxidation.


Now would be a good time to add a switch. You can switch the plug-
ins to all operate from the switch.


Or several switches. Not always necessary to have all of the lights
in the
same room turned on.