"EXT" wrote in message
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JC wrote:
"Doug Miller" wrote in message
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In article , Aaron Fude
wrote:

Thank you for all the responses and suggestions. Yes, I meant
stranded wire.

But to everyone who no-no'd covering the junction box with
drywall, what
do you suggest I do about this junction box:

http://www.lightinguniverse.com/prod...px?sku=2319080

Don't worry about it. The Code requires that all junction boxes
be
"accessible". In this case, the junction box is "accessible" by
removing the
fixture can from its frame.

I suspect this restriction is so the connections are easy to
locate
if there is a fire. But, as a volunteer fireman, I can assure you
that
during the fighting of a fire we are not going to be looking for a
junction box as one of the first things we do is shut the main
power.
I think this is just another "feelgood" clause inserted by some
desk
jockey.

It is not a "feel good" clause, it is to ensure accessability to all
connections so that problems can be located, not just for fires, but
for maintenance and troubleshooting. They box may never be opened,
but if it was hidden how would you even know where it was is it
needed to be worked on.

Oh, I'd probably look at a blueprint. Failing that, I'd probably use a
multi-tester and track to where a 120 suddenly shows a 240. Lots of
ways. Not to be obstinate but there is no really good reason to
preclude covering a box with sheetrock other than just convenience.
And, that's okay. But it is just a "feel good" measure.