Armoured Electrical Cable

The best means for cutting it is to use cable cutters which are designed specifically to cut through armored cable without damaging wires.

Armoured electrical cable.

View the stranded and solid copper metal clad armored cable assortment 32 82 1 31 ft 32 82. Bx is accepted by the national electrical code nec. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Southwire 12 2 x 15 ft.

Nm cable is also accepted by the nec. Find armored cable at lowe s today. Better yet use a special armored cable cutting tool. Solid cu mc.

Older bx cables without an internal bonding strip are not accepted by nec. The national electrical code prohibits use of bx technically named armored cable ac in wet locations. Armoured cable is covered by a metal sheath which protects the cable from water and extreme temperatures allowing it to be used in underground or external projects as well as indoor applications. In electrical power distribution armoured cable usually means steel wire armoured cable swa which is a hard wearing power cable designed for the supply of mains electricity.

Use metal clad mc with a metal sheath specifically listed as impervious to water or underground feeder branch circuit cable uf either by itself or in a conduit system approved for use in wet locations if you desire additional. Swa cable which means steel wire armoured is heavy and difficult to bend which helps to reduce the risk of pinching and damage. Bx is cut with a hacksaw. Nm cable can be cut with a lineman s pliers or even with the cutter on a wire stripper.

If you are only making a few cuts you can use side cutters to cut through the armor instead. Bx ac 90 armored electrical cable model 1404n30 afc 59 23 59 ft 59 23 59 ft free delivery. Afc cable systems 12 2 x 100 ft. Armored cable is used for electrical wiring installed in an area where it needs protection like inside of walls.

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