Armoured Electrical Cable

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Armoured electrical cable.

Bx is cut with a hacksaw. General cable s armored cable products offer distinct advantages and deliver maximum performance and ease of installation for a broad range of commercial industrial and utility applications. Better yet use a special armored cable cutting tool. Shop 51 21 results for armored cables.

The national electrical code prohibits use of bx technically named armored cable ac in wet locations. If you are only making a few cuts you can use side cutters to cut through the armor instead. Southwire 12 2 x 15 ft. View the stranded and solid copper metal clad armored cable assortment 32 82 1 31 ft 32 82.

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. Solid cu mc. The unique characteristics of this all in one cable assembly provide an alternative to labor intensive cable in conduit installation methods. Bx is accepted by the national electrical code nec.

Bx ac 90 armored electrical cable model 1404n30 afc 59 23 59 ft 59 23 59 ft free delivery. 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. Afc cable systems 12 2 x 100 ft. The best means for cutting it is to use cable cutters which are designed specifically to cut through armored cable without damaging wires.

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. Older bx cables without an internal bonding strip are not accepted by nec. Nm cable can be cut with a lineman s pliers or even with the cutter on a wire stripper. Armored cable is used for electrical wiring installed in an area where it needs protection like inside of walls.

Nm cable is also accepted by the nec.