"sid" wrote in message
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On Aug 26, 4:41 pm, "gore" wrote:
"sid" wrote in message

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Can someone tell me the best way to wire-nut 5 #12 wires in a 4x4"
box. I know that a red nut will accept 5 #12 solid wires, but is
there a better way ? I have seen posts that talk about con-blocks and
others that talk about compression nuts. I can't find either at
HomeDepot or any other big box.

Any help is appreciated.

Ideal makes push in connectors similar to these in I have seen up to six
conductors.

http://electrical.hardwarestore.com/...rs/push-in-wir...

They really do work well in where space is an issue.

I did see these at HomeDepot, but when you examine them up close, I
don't see how that could not melt when subject to any amperage.
The expert on hand said that some/most the new light fixtures have
these provided as opposed to wire-nuts with the fixture in the box.

http://www.idealindustries.com/prodD...-in&l2=in-sure