Nicked a wire

[info2x]

Alright I think I know the answer, but I'd rather not go down that route if I don't have to.

I'm doing some wiring work in the kitchen since I'm repainting it and running some CAT6 for TV and internet. When removing one of the existing boxes to go from a single to a single with low voltage I ended up putting a nick in the insulation on the hot and I can see the copper conductor inside. I'd like to just put shrink wrap or electrical tape on it, but I have a feeling that violates code. Option 2 would be to put an extension on via a wire nut but I'm not sure if that violates code because of workable wire length. Option 3 would be to tear open the wall trace the wire and replace since I'm 99% sure hidden junction boxes are illegal and in general not a sound idea.

The soon to be wife is already upset with my progress so I'd rather not have to go with option 3, but I figure burning down the house is a bigger deal than a few more hours.

Thanks

 

[Ken Greene]

if the insulation is damaged on the conductor is inside the junction box and not damage was made to the conductor itself then wrapping it with the color correct electrical tape is a correct manor of repair.

 

[Jagmandave]

I'd put some heat shrink on it, once it hardens it's as strong as the original insulation, and if it's in the box it should be OK. Like Ken says, as long as the conductor itself isn't damaged.

 

[sberry]

They are taped up every day, there are bare screws in the box on devices, no tape or insulation, long as it can"t short no big deal.

 

[info2x]

Thanks guys. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't going to violate some random section of the NEC.