Armored Cable
#1
12-22-11, 09:27 AM
Armored Cable
What is the accepted method of stripping the armor from the end of armored cable before connecting to the box?
#2
12-22-11, 10:45 AM
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Any way that you can provided you do not damage the insulation on the contained conductors. You do, however, need to use the proper connectors on the end of the armor and some connectors require the use of plastic anti-short bushings.
#4
12-22-11, 12:51 PM
Bushings
Thanks, guys, for your help.
The bushings I have do not completely encircle the wire bundle. Should I use two bushings with the gaps positioned 180 degrees apart?
The cable is 12/2 with green ground.
The bushings I have do not completely encircle the wire bundle. Should I use two bushings with the gaps positioned 180 degrees apart?
The cable is 12/2 with green ground.
#6
12-22-11, 01:35 PM
Bushings
The store where I shop does not have a size selection. Will try another store. Thanks again.
#7
12-22-11, 02:51 PM
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I've been taught to fold the cable over itself. THe jacket will simply uncoil, and when it starts to uncoil you cut it with your diaganal cutters.
You're not required to use anti-short bushings with type MC cable given you use the proper Strain relief connectors.
You're not required to use anti-short bushings with type MC cable given you use the proper Strain relief connectors.
#10
12-22-11, 07:21 PM
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I also agree with Justin, MC cable does not require the use of anti-short bushings if the proper connectors are used. That being said, anti-short bushings are usually supplied with each roll of MC cable if you purchase it by the roll. Most electricians use the bushings even though they aren't required.
#11
12-22-11, 07:31 PM
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Just a note, although the OP is using MC cable and no anti-short or redheads are required, they are required for use with type AC cables.
As others have said, there is no harm to using them where not required. To OP, I would not worry that the redhead does not completely encircle the conductors.
As others have said, there is no harm to using them where not required. To OP, I would not worry that the redhead does not completely encircle the conductors.
