The sharp ends of the metal BX sheathing are going to start scraping and digging into the conductor insulation until eventually....ZAAAAPPP.
Not to mention moisture seeping through the tape, dirt and age deteriorating that tape.
And then there's the issue of the strain being placed on the connection by just leaving it hanging like that. What if someone trips over it? Disaster.
Are proper junction boxes and cable clamps THAT expensive??? Come on!!!
[This message has been edited by SvenNYC (edited 10-22-2002).]
