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Here in my area we use Romex connectors for split-bolts too


Maybe I'm just a goody-two-shoes, but I cannot consider the use of NM Connectors for split bolts in any way kosher or acceptable. I've seen too many connections that were installed with approved means fail...

Y'all must have some really lenient underwriters... (Code? Nah, do what ever you want, we'll cover ya!)

I guess I'm the type that will go broke doing things the "right" way, though...

[This message has been edited by sparky66wv (edited 09-15-2001).]

I assume using rx connectors to splice in a service is only done in a locality where the utility follows through and makes proper connections. You should check when working in a new region, because our utility does not re-do services taps.

>where the utility follows through and makes proper connections.
Then why wrap them?
They should not be wrapped so someone will see that they need to be replaced. And they do need to be replaced.

Some years back I had heard of some guys using Romex connectors for that, then I ran across some that had been taped, and missed by the PoCo for a permanent tie. It constantly amazes me what electricity will and won't do, under almost the same conditions.

But speaking of crazy things done, years ago I re-connected a 200 amp service to a hot drop bare-handed, in a pouring rain, on a wooden ladder. I remember being scared to death, using a razor knife to skin the wire, but the boss told me to finish the job or find another.