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Securing Cable to Boxes with Knockouts

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Keep your wire 1.25” in

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What happens here

The creator discusses the proper distance for stapling electrical cable when connecting to an electrical box without built-in cable clamps, typically a gray metal box with knockouts. He states that for such boxes, the cable must be secured with a staple within 8 inches of the box. He demonstrates this by holding a tape measure against the cable and box.

Goal: Properly secure electrical cable within 8 inches of an electrical box with knockouts.

Tools and materials

  • Electrical Box — The junction point for electrical connections
  • Electrical Cable — The wiring being secured
  • Tape Measure Unspecified — Measuring the distance for cable stapling

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make sure that this is set an inch and a quarter. 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.

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