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    Jan 26, 2008, 09:53 AM
    How many conductors is to many
    I have a 2 gang plastic nail on box with 2 14/3 and 3 14/2 will I get away with that on a inspection
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    Jan 26, 2008, 01:18 PM
    What size is the box (It should say inside)?

    Then get back to us for a calculation
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    Jan 26, 2008, 06:47 PM
    Look inside the box. Some have max conductors marked on the inside back. A 2 gang box should allow more than 5 14 conductors
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    Jan 26, 2008, 08:25 PM
    One thing, once you find the max amount of conductors stamped inside plastic boxes, you must deduct two conductors for each device to arrive at the net max amount allowed.
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