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. Solid cu mc. Nm cable is also accepted by the nec. 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.

Bx is accepted by the national electrical code nec. 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. Armored cable is used for electrical wiring installed in an area where it needs protection like inside of walls. The national electrical code prohibits use of bx technically named armored cable ac in wet locations.

The unique characteristics of this all in one cable assembly provide an alternative to labor intensive cable in conduit installation methods. 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. Better yet use a special armored cable cutting tool.

Southwire 12 2 x 15 ft. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. 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.

Swa cable which means steel wire armoured is heavy and difficult to bend which helps to reduce the risk of pinching and damage. It is one of a number of armoured electrical cables which include 11 kv cable and 33 kv cable and is found in underground systems power networks and cable ducting. Shop 51 21 results for armored cables. Find armored cable at lowe s today.

Older bx cables without an internal bonding strip are not accepted by nec.