Armoured Electrical Cable

Nm cable is also accepted by the nec.

Armoured electrical cable.

Find armored cable at lowe s today. Shop 51 21 results for armored cables. 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. Bx is cut with a hacksaw.

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. Armored cable is used for electrical wiring installed in an area where it needs protection like inside of walls.

Afc cable systems 12 2 x 100 ft. If you are only making a few cuts you can use side cutters to cut through the armor instead. The unique characteristics of this all in one cable assembly provide an alternative to labor intensive cable in conduit installation methods. The national electrical code prohibits use of bx technically named armored cable ac in wet locations.

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. Older bx cables without an internal bonding strip are not accepted by nec. Solid cu mc. 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 ac 90 armored electrical cable model 1404n30 afc 59 23 59 ft 59 23 59 ft free delivery. Bx is accepted by the national electrical code 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.

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.