Dryconns. Outside boxes

[PoorOwner]

Is it allowed to use the dry conn inside the AC disconnect box? I figure it could only help.

 

[sberry]

Whas a drycon?

 

[wyliesdiesels]

Is it allowed to use the dry conn inside the AC disconnect box? I figure it could only help.

No code prohibition forbidding it but why would you waste the money? Shouldnt be getting water in a 3R enclosure. What do you think it would help with?

And this just begs the question- Why do you need wire nuts in an AC disconnect?

There should be lugs for terminating the wire to.

What's a DryConn?

google is your friend.

DryConn is a brand of weather proof direct bury wire nuts.

http://www.kinginnovation.com/category-pages/products/dryconn-direct-bury-connectors.php

 

[ard]

I figure it could only help.

If anyone ever needs to work on those connections in the future, they will curse you.

 

[PoorOwner]

If anyone ever needs to work on those connections in the future, they will curse you.

Why? When I did the sprinkler connection. I just wiped the grease down and put on a new one

 

[ard]

Why? When I did the sprinkler connection. I just wiped the grease down and put on a new one

The grease is a pita. You may enjoy it, but in a tight box, needing to reconfigure wires and having **** on the wires- for no good reason whatsoever- might annoy one in the future.

But hey, whatever- right?

 

[PoorOwner]

I am installing a surge projector on the AC. I am tempted to just double the wire under the screw. Otherwise I will.need to use a wire nut and extra wire.

 

[wyliesdiesels]

I am installing a surge projector on the AC. I am tempted to just double the wire under the screw. Otherwise I will.need to use a wire nut and extra wire.

Dont double up wires under lug unless listed for it.

But theres no need for underground rated nuts in a disconnect.

Have you thought of doing a whole home surge suppressor instead?

 

[barnjunkie]

I used some of those on my outdoor light and they were not exactly what I expected. They just didn't grip the wire ends enough to twist them properly. I ended up taking one back off creating a mess everywhere. I used my Ideal wire nuts on the next connection.

 

[PoorOwner]

I used some of those on my outdoor light and they were not exactly what I expected. They just didn't grip the wire ends enough to twist them properly. I ended up taking one back off creating a mess everywhere. I used my Ideal wire nuts on the next connection.

This sounds like maybe you used a size too small? it seems like these are physically bigger giving the impression it is the correct size to use, but their capacity inside is not as much as it looks. But for best result consult with the back of boxes. Pretty much need medium for everything for house AC wiring.

 

[brewchief]

I am inside A/C disconnects pretty much every day this time of year and I don't think I've ever seen one with enough moisture inside that I'd bother with any type of weatherproof connection.

 

[barnjunkie]

I can't think of a lot of applications for this type of connector. I think they are more of a warm fuzzy.

This is what their web site says……."DryConn waterproof wire connectors are approved for temporary submersion. This means they may be submersed under water, but are not approved for applications where they will be permanently submersed."