DIY Electrical How I Handle My Grounds

[@foogod4237]

This seems rather clever, but I'm pretty sure this is actually not technically to code, because the NEC specifies that all connectors such as wire nuts must be used according to the manufacturer's instructions, and AFAIK no wire nut manufacturers actually say that you can bend over a conductor so that the same wire goes in and back out of the wire nut. In fact, given how wire nuts work internally, it is actually quite possible that that could interfere with the wire nut's ability to fully secure and hold onto the connection as intended (and required).

[@foogod4237]

A suggested alternate approach (which I'm pretty sure is fully to code and consistent with manufacturer's requirements): Bend over the wire _before_ twisting, and twist all _three_ together instead of just the two, then after you've finished twisting, cut off the end flush, and put a wire nut on it. Also, to ensure the wire nut is actually fully on correctly, it is a good idea to _keep twisting it_ until the action of twisting the nut actually causes the wires to twist around themselves even more than they were before (this is also part of the manufacturer's instructions for most wire nuts).

[@cobravids]

Good point. That's why I give it a good crimp before the nut. It makes the tip of the wires very similar to three individual wires. I haven't read anything in code prohibiting it, yet. I read it closely as I am about to build a house and will want to be well within code since it will be inspected. I did see some wire nuts with a hole in it for this very situation. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@cobravids]

​@foogod4237 Very good idea. And yes I twist these caps painfully tight. Thats a good comment as well. Thank you for the positive input.