Re: [RE-wrenches] Wet locations: (was Push-in Wire Connectors)

nches] Wet locations: (was Push-in Wire Connectors) Ray/Jamie: I think that a 3R installation may be superior to a Nema 4. With a 3R any condensation build up can drain. Thanks to all of you for another round of thoughtful, well informed, technical discussion. This forum is very helpful and I r

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wet locations: (was Push-in Wire Connectors)

Ray/Jamie: I think that a 3R installation may be superior to a Nema 4. With a 3R any condensation build up can drain. Thanks to all of you for another round of thoughtful, well informed, technical discussion. This forum is very helpful and I really feel a lot of camaraderie even though we

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wet locations: (was Push-in Wire Connectors)

I started using the wet rated wire nuts, because I've found some corrosion in old connectors in outdoor boxes. BTW, why don't you like the goo filled wire nuts? They seem a decent and cost effective solution.  I agree with your idea that condensation and moisture buildup

Re: [RE-wrenches] Wet locations: (was Push-in Wire Connectors)

William, the only explanation that I have found for using THWN-2 in conduit run through the attic is that during the day as the temperature in the attic increases, the air in the conduit expands, at night the opposite effect happens, the temperature in the attic decreases and the volume of air in t