On 8/28/2010 12:40 PM, zzzzzzzzzz wrote:
On Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:18:21 GMT, (Doug Miller) wrote:

In , wrote:

"Mike wrote

Good point - thanks for the correction on that Bill. So - it's just a
lesson to stick in your arsenal of information - every electrical
connection needs some sort of clamp for strain relief. From now on it's
almost a sure bet you will notice such things in existing wiring and it's
not likely you'll make this same mistake again.

Also, he should realize that a staple holding the romex to the stud is
required within 6 inches of the box - for strain relief.

No, it's not.

12"?

Code here is within 8" ...

Your local code may vary, but

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