Two electricians are discussing the size of boxes that must
Two electricians are discussing the size of boxes that must be installed to allow for the required amount
of fill. Electrician A says that to calculate the proper size needed, each cable clamp should be counted as
one conductor. Electrician B says that all wire nuts and fittings should be counted as one conductor. Which
of the following statements is correct?
A. Only Electrician A is correct.
B. Neither electrician is correct.
C. Only Electrician B is correct.
D. Both electricians are correct.
Solution
option B
Neither electrician is correct. Because for each conductor the cable clamps and nuts and fittings may vary depending upon the location and place one clamp may be used for one conductor or more than one can be used similarly nuts and fittings also.
