I am removing the exhaust fan from above my stove and I was wondering if it takes a certain kind of wire nut to cap the wires as I was not planning on installing another exhaust fan at this time. And yes, I know that I have to turn the power off at the electrical box while doing this! Thanks. Martee
Margaret Doty
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Nothing special required. Just use a nut that fits tightly on the wire. Leave the wires in an accessible box with a cover. You can't hide them inside the wall.
Joed-- Thanks for your answer but a little late. Wires cut, capped, in a metal box that is screwed to stud and drywall up, mudded, taped, mudded again and done until dry enough to sand tomorrow. Please don't tell me I have to tear it all down??? martee
Margaret Doty
Margaret Doty
If you buried that box under the drywall then yes you need to expose it with a blank cover. It is a major code violation to bury connections where they can not be accessed.
