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I have never seen on any of those charts show you can put more than 5 wires under a single connector. I believe method of shoving all these wires under one wire nut is poor.

Ideal #30-454

3 to 6 12 AWG

5 or 6 14 AWG

If you make the splice as Hal (hbiss) described it will be a fine splice.

This thread is a good illustration of how we each have are own methods of working and each way is 'right' for us. [Linked Image]

For myself

The 'bridge' method described by macmikeman would be a last resort for me.

I would need a gun to my head to use a Wago as described by Electric Eagle.

A split bolt for 6 or 8 conductors, not a chance.

To each their own as long as it meets code. [Linked Image]

Bob

Bob Badger
Construction & Maintenance Electrician
Massachusetts