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    Oct 16, 2010, 05:34 PM
    Length of romex sheath inside outlet box?
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    Oct 16, 2010, 08:36 PM
    1/2 inch is normal for a plastic box or after a clamp if a metal box.If too long, it's hard to bend the wires and if too short, you have a higher chance of short due to insulation being removed.
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