Thank you, Phil!!

 

 

Good list. I would put Dave Murray in over Hammet, but still is a solid list.

 

How do these glorified Scotchlok connectors qualify for in-wall Romex repairs?

 

If UL listed then enginerred by PE and tested in a UL or FEM (or others but they are the biggest) certified lab to meet NFPA rules.

Looking around I don't find any available at online places anyway.

 

Yes, approved for in wall. You can seal those if you choose as well. As noobs mentioned, UL listed, make sure they aren't knock-offs

 

I know they're UL and all, I'm just surprised that they're acceptable. I'm thankful they exist, though, as I need to move a switch/GFCI in my bathroom, and there's no access above or below to pull new cables. A local electrical supply house in COS has them, so I'll pick up a couple there. $25 each? Ouch.

 

So how was it done for the 150 yrs before these existed?

 

You had to have a junction box with an accessible cover. If these weren't available, I would remove the existing box and install a new junction box to the left of it about 3 in, which would put it behind the mirror. Because the mirror is removable, the wiring would be "accessible." If the wires are actually long enough, I may still do that and save myself $75+.

 

You could recess a JB, piece in drywall then mud it up w/plus 3 (easy to work with)...make it disappear completely. Doesn't really require access unless you want one.

Then get someone to paint it lol.

BTW any elec supply will have the skinny in wall junction boxes. Cheap metal type boxes that hide in wall.