Romex connectors

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Apr 12, 2007, 03:13 AM

mike08201

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Romex connectors

Going into the main breaker panel, can you put 2 romex wires through one romex connector (3/8")

Also if allowed, can you run (1) 6/3 and (1) 8/3 romex wire through a 1" romex connector?

Thanks all.

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Apr 12, 2007, 05:02 AM	#2

tkrussell Electrical & Lighting Expert Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,555	Most connectors are only rated for one cable per. Need to check the specs on each connector to see what it can handle. Certainly not with the two large cables in the 1 " connector.

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