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Securing Cable to Boxes with Built-in Clamps

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Keep your wire 1.25” in

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What happens here

The creator then switches to demonstrating with an electrical box that has built-in cable clamps, often recognizable as a blue plastic box. For these types of boxes, the cable can be secured with a staple within 12 inches of the box. He indicates this difference by holding up the blue box and showing the cable entry point.

Goal: Properly secure electrical cable within 12 inches of an electrical box with built-in clamps.

Tools and materials

  • Electrical Box — The junction point for electrical connections with integrated clamps
  • Electrical Cable — The wiring being secured

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But while we're here, let's talk about cable staples a little bit. If your box just has knockouts like this one, make sure that you staple your cable within 8 in of your box. If your box has built-in cable clamps like this one, then you can clamp your cable within 12 in of your box. If you're running wire up a stud, make sure that you secure it every 4 and 1/2 ft. Remember to put these staples snug, but not too tight. You don't want to pinch your wire. And it's always a good

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