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huffmanm
Nov 27, 2007, 10:44 AM
I'm finishing a basement. I need to move a ceiling light fixture about 4 feet from where the builder installed it. However, he didn't leave me any slack in the line. I need to lengthen the wire. It would be impossible to pull a new wire. How is the best way to splice it? Are wire nuts acceptable? Do the connections need to be in a junction box? If it matters, I live in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

biggsie
Nov 27, 2007, 10:50 AM
I believe a junction box and wire nutting wires is the most acceptable fix...

Not sure about the code in your city or state -- should be fine...

Hope this helps -- Please rate my answer

huffmanm
Nov 27, 2007, 10:50 AM
Before you answer, let me add that the ceiling is going to be a 2x2 suspended ceiling and the junction box would be accessible by removing a panel.

huffmanm
Nov 27, 2007, 10:52 AM
I would like a little more detail if possible.

labman
Nov 27, 2007, 12:06 PM
It shouldn't be any problem, wire nut the black, white, and bare from the 3 wires in the cable in the current box for the light. Also add another short bare wire to a screw in the box. Add a cover.

huffmanm
Nov 27, 2007, 01:34 PM
Thanks, Labman.