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    Dec 21, 2011, 06:31 AM
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    To put up a security light do I need to install a box or can I just mount it to my house as long as the wires don't touch?
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    Dec 21, 2011, 06:51 AM
    All permanent fixtures (such as lights) must be mounted on an appropriate electrical box.
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    Dec 21, 2011, 11:04 AM
    Some "security" light fixtures are designed to be mounted directly to the building, and not to an outlet box. See photo.

    The splices should be in a box. Either cord rated for wet location or UF cable will come out from the bottom of the arm, and can continue into the building, or stop at a junction box on the building and splice to the building wiring.

    There is nothing wrong with splicing wiring in mid air on the exterior of a builidng, but a better job would be to enclose the splices in a box.
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