Mar 21, 2003 · Re: AC vs. MC vs. MC Lite AC cable (Steel Jacket for grounding) I used to install this a lot, not any now except for hospital grade AC (This is AC cable with insulated ground) …

Nov 14, 2024 · AC is armored cable made with paper individually wrapping the conductors and a thin aluminum bonding strip which with the armor serves as the EGC. BX is a slang name for …

Feb 7, 2025 · To avoid damage to Type MC cable and undue stress being transferred to electrical connections from sagging cables a requirement for listed hardware for support and …

Nov 19, 2024 · 1) You can use _any_ MC cable up to a maximum of 3C+ground #8 AWG. 2) You can use an MC cable classified under the 'through penetrating products' category. When I did …

Oct 28, 2011 · MC cable consists of an outer jacket of thin metal armor and is filled with individually insulated conductors which are contained in a jacket. MC cable has an ECG, but …

Jan 11, 2007 · Is it possible (to code) to connect a 12-2 MC cable to a 1/2" PVC conduit using a PVC female and an MC connector? The PVC is in a block wall down to the outlet. I would …

Feb 26, 2005 · Anti-short bushings are not required for Type MC cable in accordance with the listing for the product. The termination fittings approved for use with Type MC cables are …

Nov 9, 2020 · Conductors within Southwire Armorlite MC cable are THHN/THWN, so that tells me you're good for damp locations with the conductors. Just check the MC jacket. NEC states you …

Nov 30, 2015 · For the past several years, I've been designing electrical systems that are utilizing MC cable more and more. Every so often, it becomes necessary to transition from MC cable to …

Apr 24, 2008 · Any problems with using mc cable in a plenum rated ceiling? As far as I know its ok. I think you need to use a.c.