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Re: Timer recommendation for porch lights

Subject: Re: Timer recommendation for porch lights
From: "Robert Green" <ROBERT_GREEN1963@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 21 Aug 2005 10:26:07 -0400
Newsgroups: comp.home.automation
References: <d6SNe.25579$Ji4.20736@fed1read03> <xbSdnQtwZqOZwpXeRVn-jA@xxxxxxx> <4308812d$1_1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Whoops, my bad!

--
Bobby G.


"Lewis Gardner" <lgardner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:4308812d$1_1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> > Pull the switch and knock out any remaining
> > knockouts you can from the wallbox
> > to assure good airflow around the switch.
>
>
> NO NO NO!!!
>
> The reason you are required to use wall boxes for wiring is to keep
> possible sparks and wall cavity debris separated. By improving "airflow"
> you are also improving the chances for a fire.
>
> The National Electrical Code requires that all unused box openings to be
> closed. This is stated in FOUR places 110-12(a), 370-17(a), 370-18 and
> 373-4.

References:
- Timer recommendation for porch lights
  - From: John Shepard
- Re: Timer recommendation for porch lights
  - From: Robert Green
- Re: Timer recommendation for porch lights
  - From: Lewis Gardner

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