I had 70's track lighting in kitchen and I removed one set today to replace with newly purchased ceiling light. When I removed the the 1x12x48 board that the track lighting was connected to the ceiling with, I was left with electric wires poking thru existing ceiling with no electricle box. Is it saf to use and if so is ok to use wire nuts to connect all wires including grnd?
2006-10-06 13:57:35 · 6 answers · asked by Steph C 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
NO you must make all connections in an electrical box!!! NO EXCEPTIONS.
2006-10-06 14:01:33 · answer #1 · answered by Jack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The general rule of thumb is to never have any wires just hanging around, either in the ceiling or the walls. All wires should be stapled to the wall studs (or equivelant) as well as secured into a j-box with fixed entry points. Also, they should be properly wired nutted inside the j-box and a cover should be in place. The j-box MUST be easily accessable and therefore must be in visable sight, just like a wall switch or duplex (socket).
I would discuss this with a person in the electrical department of a home improvement store, or call your local building department and get some advice. A lot of fires start from faulty wires and installations made by people who just don't know the proper way to do the job. Safety first.....I hope this helps
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2006-10-06 14:07:56 · answer #2 · answered by rentahandyman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, your question. Is it safe? Yes it is safe as long as it doesn't touch anything that will burn. Was it safe before you discovered it. Yes, it would seem so. Now, will it pass the electrical code? No! Besides, what are you going to fasten the light to? When you figure out how to hang the light, you will be able to install a round 4" box
2006-10-06 14:51:35 · answer #3 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
basically, you spoke back your very own question formerly asking it. Indoor cable replaced into used outdoors. it is truly helpful to envision with your community city board (development dept) for the legal subject concerns in touch, yet in Ohio (the place I stay) it is definetely no longer as much as code. If the home is offered, it wont pass inspection and worse than that, if something happens (which contains a hearth), you may held responsible for incorrect wiring. yet your city development inspectors can inform you what's allowable on your section.
2016-10-15 22:23:47 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to fix this ASAP. You have lucked out so far, but now that you know this problem exists.........fix it. If you are not comfortable with electricity, hire a professional or someone that knows the A,B,C's of electrical work.
2006-10-06 15:06:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the voltage and confirm with breaker location, OK to use if all is up, 120 volt, 20 amp circuit,good luck
2006-10-06 14:37:21 · answer #6 · answered by edgarrrw 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋