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Nec Code Pigtails. Recently pulled permit for a basement remodel and local inspector told me that i need to pigtail off of the nm wiring coming into the work. A post by jlasater, 71543.1, has several replies that have me confused regarding the requirement to use pigtails on the neutral of multi. The nec simply indicates that any connectors or devices have to be listed for that use. Pigtails are not required or prohibited in general. With the pigtail connection, the circuit would not be interrupted if the device failed or was removed. Changes from the 2014 code are highlighted in yellow. When considering the best approach to wire electrical outlets, it's essential to assess the two main techniques: No pigtails in the code. A pigtail is a short length of conductor that is added to a junction to connect to a device (such as a switch or receptacle). Though the nec does not specifically state that you must use pigtails, it does say that you cannot rely on a device to provide continuity for a neutral (in multiwire branch circuits). The alternative would be to attach the conductors directly to the device.

When considering the best approach to wire electrical outlets, it's essential to assess the two main techniques: With the pigtail connection, the circuit would not be interrupted if the device failed or was removed. The nec simply indicates that any connectors or devices have to be listed for that use. The alternative would be to attach the conductors directly to the device. A post by jlasater, 71543.1, has several replies that have me confused regarding the requirement to use pigtails on the neutral of multi. Changes from the 2014 code are highlighted in yellow. Though the nec does not specifically state that you must use pigtails, it does say that you cannot rely on a device to provide continuity for a neutral (in multiwire branch circuits). Pigtails are not required or prohibited in general. Recently pulled permit for a basement remodel and local inspector told me that i need to pigtail off of the nm wiring coming into the work. No pigtails in the code.

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Nec Code Pigtails Recently pulled permit for a basement remodel and local inspector told me that i need to pigtail off of the nm wiring coming into the work. Recently pulled permit for a basement remodel and local inspector told me that i need to pigtail off of the nm wiring coming into the work. The nec simply indicates that any connectors or devices have to be listed for that use. A post by jlasater, 71543.1, has several replies that have me confused regarding the requirement to use pigtails on the neutral of multi. Though the nec does not specifically state that you must use pigtails, it does say that you cannot rely on a device to provide continuity for a neutral (in multiwire branch circuits). A pigtail is a short length of conductor that is added to a junction to connect to a device (such as a switch or receptacle). Changes from the 2014 code are highlighted in yellow. No pigtails in the code. Pigtails are not required or prohibited in general. When considering the best approach to wire electrical outlets, it's essential to assess the two main techniques: The alternative would be to attach the conductors directly to the device. With the pigtail connection, the circuit would not be interrupted if the device failed or was removed.