angus99
Guru
I’m installing an AC subpanel to create two separate feeds—one (15 amps) for a cooktop and the other (20 amps) for a convection/microwave oven. The cable that feeds the subpanel from the main panel is 8 mm three-wire. It’s in excellent condition, but very stiff, which makes it difficult to wire the panel inside the polycarbonate box I’m using to house the subpanel. I’d like to extend it a couple of feet with more flexible number 8 boat cable—which will be much easier to make connections inside the box.
What’s the preferred way of doing this: install a terminal block to make the transition or use heat-shrink butt connectors? (I don’t want to replace the 8 mm cable unless both of the above are patently unsafe.)
What’s the preferred way of doing this: install a terminal block to make the transition or use heat-shrink butt connectors? (I don’t want to replace the 8 mm cable unless both of the above are patently unsafe.)