Armoured Electrical Cable

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.

Armoured electrical cable.

Afc cable systems 12 2 x 100 ft. The national electrical code prohibits use of bx technically named armored cable ac in wet locations. 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.

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. The unique characteristics of this all in one cable assembly provide an alternative to labor intensive cable in conduit installation methods. Solid cu mc. Bx is cut with a hacksaw.

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. Southwire 12 2 x 15 ft. 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. Older bx cables without an internal bonding strip are not accepted by nec.

Swa cable which means steel wire armoured is heavy and difficult to bend which helps to reduce the risk of pinching and damage. Find armored cable at lowe s today. 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 ac 90 armored electrical cable model 1404n30 afc 59 23 59 ft 59 23 59 ft free delivery.

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

Nm cable is also accepted by the nec.