Extending 6 AWG wires

[Nikon201068]

Let's say I have 50 ft of 6 AWG wires running from 50A breaker to a 14-50 receptacle already but I want to run it another 5-10 ft so I can place the 14-50 receptacle further. Can I just buy an additional 10 ft of 6 AWG wires and connect them to the other 50ft wires WITHOUT having to run a whole new set of 60 ft wires?

 

[miimura]

As long as you can make the connection between the two segments of wire in an accessible junction box, it is legal. I recommend using Polaris connectors or other screw-down terminals to make the junction, as opposed to wire nuts.

 

[Nikon201068]

As long as you can make the connection between the two segments of wire in an accessible junction box, it is legal. I recommend using Polaris connectors or other screw-down terminals to make the junction, as opposed to wire nuts.

Thank you. Can you perhaps give me a link or pictures of what those Polaris connectors or screw-down terminals look like? Do they sell them on Amazon?
Another question, what's the degradation in voltage, etc if any? Thank you kindly

 

[Nikon201068]

Something like this?

 

[miimura]

Something like this?

Yes, that is the style of connector that you want to use.

 

[Nikon201068]

Yes, that is the style of connector that you want to use.

Thank you

 

[jjrandorin]

Thank you. Can you perhaps give me a link or pictures of what those Polaris connectors or screw-down terminals look like? Do they sell them on Amazon?
Another question, what's the degradation in voltage, etc if any? Thank you kindly

Dont forget the part where that polaris connector needs to be in an accessible junction box (dont bury it in a wall or something).

 

[Nikon201068]

Dont forget the part where that polaris connector needs to be in an accessible junction box (dont bury it in a wall or something).

Yes. I was thinking of a junction box for them. Thank you