To do so LEGALLY, the circuit breaker must not be rated at a capacity (in AMPS) greater than the SMALLEST wire.
usually you segregate them. all whites together all blacks together all non-coated copper wires and/or green coated wires together use wire nuts to connect above-mentioned wires together
There is no restriction on different size wires being spliced in the same junction box. If your question involves splicing 8ga. to 10ga, this also is not a problem so long as the circuit allows for 10ga wire.
You need to look at the regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, use a neutral wire of the same size as the live wire or wires.
The most common way of making an electrical connection is with a device called a wire nut. Solid wire connections should be twisted together with a pair of pliers before installing the wire nut to hold the splice tight. Twisting stranded wire together with a pair of pliers does not allow the wire nut to grip the wires as tight as it should. Stranded wire should be held together side by side (in parallel) and let the wire nut twist the wires together to make a solid splice connection.
Yes, as long as the different wire is of the same size or larger and has the same insulation factor as the original wire.
Different wires come in cross-sections of different size.
The color of a wire nut typically corresponds to the size of wires it can safely connect. Different colors are rated for different wire gauges and combinations. It's important to always use the correct size wire nut for the wires you are connecting to ensure a secure and safe connection.
A Marr connector is a brand name for a wire nut. They were one of the first companies to make a wire connector and the name in the trade has stuck. When joining wires together it is still referred to marretting the wires together. I prefer B-Caps as more wires can be gathered together. Marretts were made in three sizes 31's, 33'sand 35's. Depending on the size of the wires to be joined together will govern the size of the wire nut.There is a great article on related links below that gives a bit of history as to how they became into being.
To properly wire a light fixture with 3 sets of wires, first identify the hot (black), neutral (white), and ground (green or bare) wires in each set. Connect the hot wires together, the neutral wires together, and the ground wires together using wire nuts. Then, connect the fixture's hot wire to the group of hot wires, the neutral wire to the group of neutral wires, and the ground wire to the group of ground wires. Finally, secure all connections with electrical tape and install the light fixture according to the manufacturer's instructions.
usually you segregate them. all whites together all blacks together all non-coated copper wires and/or green coated wires together use wire nuts to connect above-mentioned wires together
It can. You can refer to different coloured wires, or many different types of wire.
Connecting different gauge wires are just like connecting wires of the same gauge. Connect the wires just as you normally would, and then once the you attach the wire nut, give the thinner wire a slight tug to make sure the wire is securely fastened. Usually when attaching fixtures, they are generally stranded wires. Be sure to twist the strands together before twisting them onto the solid wire. Then attach the nut onto them and tighten it securely. Connecting different gauge wires are just like connecting wires of the same gauge. Connect the wires just as you normally would, and then once the you attach the wire nut, give the thinner wire a slight tug to make sure the wire is securely fastened. Usually when attaching fixtures, they are generally stranded wires. Be sure to twist the strands together before twisting them onto the solid wire. Then attach the nut onto them and tighten it securely.
Depending on the size of the wire, you can use wire-nuts for the smaller gauges Do not twist solid and stranded wire together when you use wire-nuts. Just lay the exposed conductor side by side and apply the wire-nut. If you wrap the two wires together, it was found, some connections have pulled apart due to the wire-nut not biting into the solid wire as the stranded wire was wrapped around it. Split bolts for the larger sizes and Allen key wire lugs bolted together for big size wire.
To use a wire stripper effectively for stripping insulation from wires, first select the appropriate size notch on the stripper for the wire gauge. Place the wire in the notch and squeeze the handles together to cut through the insulation. Pull the wire stripper away from the wire to remove the insulation. Be careful not to cut into the wire itself.
The wires in conduit chart provides information on the types and sizes of wires that can be safely installed in different types of conduit. It includes details on wire gauge, insulation type, and maximum current-carrying capacity for each wire size.
A wire nut can typically accommodate 2 to 6 wires, depending on the size and type of wire nut being used.
Copper wire gauge sizes are not equivalent to aluminum wire gauge sizes. The gauge sizes for copper and aluminum wires are different due to their differing electrical conductivity properties. It is not possible to directly convert a copper wire size to an equivalent aluminum wire size.