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Can a round 4 in. x 1/2 in. box marked as 8 cu in. with cable clamps supplied with 14/2 W/G NM cable be used with a luminaire that has two 18 TFN conductors and a canopy cover?

EBK ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL

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Chapter4: Conductor Sizes And Types, Wiring Methods, Wire Connections, Voltage Drop, And Neutral Conductor Sizing For Services

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 30R: A wire connector bearing no marking or reference to AL, CU, or ALR is suitable for use with (copper)...

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