How To Splice Romex In Attic

What is the correct and most efficient way to splice 14 2 from 14 3 that is running through my attic.

How to splice romex in attic.

An attic that is accessible which is defined by the nec as having a permanently installed stair or ladder in place must have protection for any cables that run across the top of the attic floor joists or within 7 feet where they run across the face of rafters or studs. If you come across a wire or romex cable that nee. Junction boxes and splicing electrical wiring. I would like to add a switch and light to the existing electrical circuit wiring and not have to install more wiring and a new circuit breaker.

July 28 2017 sign up for our newsletter. The method demonstrated here is the correct way to splice electrical wires using ul approved wire connectors joined inside an approved electrical box. This is the method approved by the national electrical code nec. A pull down attic ladder does not count.