Installing A Junction Box In The Attic

Code requires that the cover must be a solid blank without holes.

Installing a junction box in the attic.

This video covers wiring of the attic junction box that splits main power coming in from the subpanel for the lighting elements and outlets. Carefully fold the wires into the box. Secure the cables in place by turning the. You can attach them to the joist s side surface called the face or to the joist s top surface called the edge.

Slide the ends of the cables through the cable connectors until the they extend 6 inches from the front of the box. Install the cable ends in the j box. Install the box cover securing it with two screws. Since insulation is combustible you must install face plates on all attic junction boxes to prevent contact between bare wires and insulation materials.

Home electrical wiring is the process of installing electrical wire to a location that will serve electrical devices or an appliance. To avoid this cancel and sign in to youtube on your computer. Making up joints in an attic. One very important component is the box where the wire will be installed.

Videos you watch may be added to the tv s watch history and influence tv recommendations. Junction box mounting locations there are two options for mounting boxes that are wholly contained within the attic. Junction boxes electrical junction boxes for home wiring understanding electrical junction boxes and what they are used for.