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    May 1, 2011, 09:51 AM
    I'm installing a new panel and they about 6 wires need to be extended. Can I place th
    I'm installing a new panel and they about 6 wires need to be extended. Can I place them in a junction box and do all the wires need to be bonded together inside the junction box before travelling to the braker panel?"
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    May 1, 2011, 12:24 PM

    Junction boxes can be used to extend wires that are too short. Be sure that the wires are securely clamped in place ( both in and out) and use the appropriate sized wire nuts to join each wire. If in doubt call for an electrician to do it.
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    May 1, 2011, 02:23 PM

    Jama, how much too short are the wires?
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    May 2, 2011, 05:42 AM
    As explained, wires can be spliced in a junction box and extended.

    However, what does this mean?

    Quote Originally Posted by Jama101 View Post
    do all the wires need to be bonded together inside the junction box before travelling to the braker panel?"
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    May 2, 2011, 10:34 AM
    All connections need to be made within the junction box.
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