I usually take pre-work out protein and think about all the people who did me wrong. That way I gain more strength from rage to pull that mc wire in between metal studs.
You're working against yourself, my friend. If you have a scrap piece of MC, try pulling it through a metal stud. If you're encountering resistance, pull it through the stud from the opposite end. Due to how the spirals are formed, there is only one easy way to pull MC.
Where I live, the drywallers/framers often only put one Kelly screw in the steel stud at top and bottom. The logic is that the drywall will strengthen it. But it makes it difficult to pull the Cable through the holes, especially if the steel studs are longer than 8 feet. So, often the drywallers are pissed that their studs are bent by my cable pulling. I’ve given up trying to explain that my boss doesn’t have the job priced for me to go slow, and that their boss actually has the job priced for them to put in 4 Kelly screws. It’s a regular conflict in the industry around here…
We never use MC for horizontal exposed runs, but it finds extensive use for vertical drops from a junction box on that wall to a piece of vibrating equipment adjacent to it (and the associated service loop at said junction box is protected too). We never run it on the ground, always supported, and sometimes with a spring to take the load. The other time we use it is in kitchen island cabinets to the sockets mounted in them. We secure it well to protect it from homeowner general abuse over time (nothing to easily catch and pull). Once you get used to using it, it is not bad to work with, and I always exceed the minimums where reasonable - my philosophy is to never come back for rework. If someone complains during tearout that I over built, it means it did not burn down and I am good with that!
Everything you mentioned in this is spot on. 15 year electrician here from philly and I'm always telling helpers, use common sense and clean as you go makes easier in end. Also if your working near customers they can slip on that mc jacket if on floor. Just like you said USE COMMON SENSE!! love the videos been watching you for awhile. Keep up great work
Nice to hear from a philly sparky. I retired 2 years ago and hate how the city makes you jump thru a hundred and one freaking hoops to get a license or rewnew it. We had a very good sparky who already had a jersey license but our philly hospital wanted all sparkies to have an electrical license. He passed the test first try but took at least 7 trips downtown along with numerous phone calls to get his license. Took 11 months. Another coworker lost out on 5 grand worth of work due to it took 5 months to get his license. Pure bullshit how you have to supply them with a copy of vehicle insurance. In my 50 years never performed electrical work while driving. 10 hours of OSHA training also bullshit. Dukes of hazard wortless politicians in Harrisburg have been talking about going with state electrical license since my dad took his test back in 1964. Work safe.
I've been doing electrical work for 45 years. This guy is absolutely awesome. He's knowledgeable and a real person at the same time. Make sure you follow him if you want to learn the correct way and you're interested in code.
Thanks brother. Just started as an apprentice. Ran mc today and did great but your tips will help me tomorrow. Gloves would have been nice today. You are the man. Love you brother.
Thank you so much man. Im working as a helper and they are making me work with mc but not explaining anything well. Look forward to more videos like this.
Talking about keeping your cuts clean. I was tying in a panel a few years ago , Had everything buttoned up , energized the panel and BOOM! One of the feeds was nicked by the MC Sheathing.... I check every cut from now on.....
Snap 2 It mc connectors are the way to go. Also those big ones are really good for big 3 wire multi neutral cable. Also I have been told the direction you run through metal studs makes it easier in addition to pulling the cable in the right way. Something about how the holes are punched.
its how the cable is made it will slide one way but not the other (easily) you can tell by just trying either side of the spool which is the one to start from same thing if you are pulling above a t-bar grid...I like to put a piece of emt up to protect the grid from damage when pulling hans solo.ua-cam.com/video/6sZyqikMsgw/v-deo.html
When running in a drop ceiling you have to support your cabling. Light fixtures also have to be supported independently of the T bar. Incase of fire or ceiling collapse the fixture or cable will not add to weight of ceiling.
I have been a Journeyman Electricina in Massachusetts for a couple years now, but I have no shame watching these videos and learning from them! Nobody knows everything and everybody has tips and tricks other people can use. I use mc on a daily basis and this video really let me know some new thing which I can now pass to my apprentices. Awesome. 👍
Great info - especially since MC is cheaper than Romex now and people are using it in their house. My house is all AC90 and I just added all my new circuits in MC/MClite. I was at HD showing a guy the cheaper MC and he was like - what? That is only for commercial - and granted you have use metal boxes and different connectors - but not not the most mysterious product. And using MC lite you can cut the jacket without a rotozip.
Love these videos man! Been binging all of these videos. Love the long form. You’ve built something extremely useful and impressive. The quality of these videos has been vastly improved and it’s really dope that your educational videos are considered continued education!! Literally UA-cam University! Keep crushing it. Love seeing pros bring others up instead of sandbagging them💪🏼
You should do a video on environmental ratings and what not. How to determine a wet from a dry location, explanation on ratings like 1r and 3r ect, ect. Would be really interesting and good reference.
Love stuff like this! My working days are over but it's nice to picture in my mind how you're putting things together. 😊 Only worked on two commercial bldgs with steel frame. Running MC was a pain in the *beep* but tying it in was great once I figured out the proper way to cut the metal. In residential I always used MC for furnaces, water heaters and such.
Another good point of cleaning guy as you go is safety. If you have scraps of mc, bx or conduit on the floor and don’t see them they can become roller skates if you step on them. Great channel
Let’s not forget about why NOT to use BX connectors on MC cable! Had a guy do this to me years ago on a job..... Everything painted and finished! Well, the setscrews of those BX connectors penetrated the conductors in almost every outlet and switch box, making for a really fun day at work! Replacing each and every connector, the little slack I had to work with, and some heat shrink tubing was my only way out of that mess!
I liked your comment about leaving a little Trash bucket in your work area I've always told my employees to do that as it takes so much time at the end of the day to sweep the floor of all little ends of MC and cut wire so leaving a trash can handy for all the employees to dispose of save time cuz we don't have Maids on the jobs we got to clean up after ourselves you're teaching the newbies will keep up the good work
Thanks for the tips bro! Great to know as U mention, "Keep U area work CLEAN" and carefully explanations. Big pros from Mexico, City, I keep followin' yaaaa! Blessings and keep up the great videos, peace up!!!
I'm a fan of antishort bushings. I use them with FMC too. We have 1 job. Safely deliver power. The safest way if you're stuck pulling MC is to slide a couple plastic bushings. You know how the insulation gets over time.
Fantastic videos with information backed by all the applicable codes. Just great stuff. Clear presentation and a NON-OPINIONATED presentation! Thank you!!!!!
i used to use 3 inch emt and pull 3 c 500 mcm . wow what a job.actually snapped a 3/16 aircraft cable pulling it even with only 270 degrees total. i switched to 3c 500 mcm mc aluminum conductor . run it across ladder trays. still need a forklift to pull it in the shop put it's way faster and less expensive. doesn't look as good but so what. in our factory it doesn't matter. and yes it comes that big and more
The reason why you should invest in a bx/mc rotorsplit is that you don't want to damage the wire. You still need to test a scrap piece of mc and make sure you set the tool correctly so you won't nick the insulation and damage the copper wire. Imagine you run 100 feet of mc and right where you going to terminate the mc you damage the wire with you diagonal cutter and this could of been prevent with a simple $35 tool that will also help speed up the installation. Its just makes sense
I am an Electrical engineer here in Michigan with a diverse experience in Consulting, Contracting,Operation and Maintenance and Manufacturing in KSA QATAR Philippines. and my boss ask me , What code do you use. I told him CS code. What is that CS code? And I told him... It's a common sense code. The eyes of my boss became so wide. lol.
In NYC only BX cable and MC cable is allowed in all residential and commercial buildings according to NYC electrical code. I have no idea why, maybe you could tell me why? There is no romex allowed in NYC
I like to twist it with my hands and use tin snips to cut it off. Also, you can pull the wires out a bit, wrap with elec tape, then let the tension of the wire off, and they'll slide back into the sheath and be protected just as good, if not better, than the anti short bushing.
I just made my own mc spinner out of scrap around the job site. Works great and is a life savoir when pulling long runs especially across drop ceilings and through multiple rooms.
Thank you very much. You are a great teacher. I’m thinking about pursuing electrical or HVAC. But I work at an electrical supplier, so...... anyways, thanks bro. Appreciate the time.
I worked in Electrical Distribution for 25 yrs. If you want to make the Electrical Industry a career, you can make a good living in Distribution. One way to increase you income is to move to a competitor. That's the fastest way to increase your income. Getting promoted within one company is fantastic if that company is actively promoting you.....
Can I connect an (old unused hot water tank) MC cable (residential) through an exterior wall into the back of a disconnect box that will be on an exterior wall so I can run a AC. It is 30 amp and has the correct 10 gauge cable for the AC. If yes, how is that cable sealed going through the wall?
So a caveat to the question of exposed MC. Yes the NEC does permit exposed Usage as you said, however...there are some municipalities that won’t permit its use in that fashion. In some areas all exposed wiring must be run in conduit in commercial installations.
I'm a 37-year electrical IBEW contractor I agree with most of the things I've seen on your channel I just noticed your dissing the larger connectors that had the screw coming in from the side those I only use on 10-3 MC as the smaller red-tipped connectors would do not allow for conductors of number 10 to go through
The reason I like anti short bushing is that when you push the cable hard against the connector it tightens down on the wire. Why I like this is that if the two ends of cable are pushed apart the wire resists the stretching of the sheathing separating aluminum spiral.
@@gerhardschemel3565 been a while since buying any non insulated, but averaged $.34 on box of 50. That’s for the normal set screw & locknut type. I mainly use push in type no set screw or locknut and pay $.54ea on box of 50
Been watching your videos daily since becoming a helper a few weeks ago. I'm currently in school for hvac trade but I enjoy electrician work which field do you think is better down the line. Thx
You can acctually cut Mc super clean with side cutters .and Toto splitters can for sure knick the conductors cut they float sometimes to close to the cut
Yup. A plumbing contractor calls the pipe coming out of a house roof, a drain waste vent, when they are talking to a customer. To their crew, it's called a "stink stack"!🤣
I put MC on top of my wall in a Detroit house I was living in. Landlord said it wasn't code but he didn't care. I knew I was right. He said that was for outside. I said the outside version has a rubber coating. He didn't believe me. Glad to know I was right. I laughed so hard when you said it can be used on top of a wall. Totally by luck.
How about BX? Is it still available? Is it the same thing as AC? The red devils were required and had to be visible inside the box. They had a tab that would protrude past the connector into the box.
OK so no Metal-Clad is not the same as BX, No, the BX was only part of an experimental project back many decades ago but the name stuck, No, the Metal-Clad "MC" is not the same as "AC" or Armored Cable. The construction of standard "AC" cable uses the armor as the equipment grounding conductor and that is not the case with standard "MC" cable. However, the "MC" does come in a variant that does use the armor as an EGC. Lastly, the anti-short bushing, you call red devils are only required for "AC" cable per 320 40 and are totally optional for "MC" cable since the listing and design of the fittings make their use moot. Hope that helps.
Did not know you can cut the MC square after using the zip. but I have been using bushing. SWEEEEEEET! thanks for the info. I don't see why MC isn't used. the cost difference between that and romex in a house is nothing .
Inspectors always tell us at CEU classes to read the label on box. Used several hundred duplex 1/2" MC cable connector that were another piece of crap made in India. Only thing on box said sixe and UL approval. I will spend extra money on a steel fittings then cheap easy to break die cast metal
Do you electricians consider a metal building -one with metal studs. I am poutting up a steel building with tapered columns and was planning on running a yellow Rome. Aint going thru no steel column, so is it safe to run Romex, or should I put it in counduit ? I was planning on spray foam over electrial.
Hey quick question bro. I’m not too fond of the cheap nitrile gloves. What type of gloves do you recommend using? Obviously working around live conductors too? Great video man!
the best glove i like for electrician is the '' superior touch glove '' on amazon.com extremely sensitive and cut protection. it durable about 1-2 month of use depend of what you doing.
question im trying to setup two outlets in a dodge promaster. It will be connected to a generator so the lines will only be live while im using the generator. its a worktruck not for rv. my question to run the wires from the generator to the two outlets can i use this armorlite wire since im mobile and it will be in the walls of the van bouncing around. any suggestions will be greatly appreciated
How do you test for electricity running through MC cable already installed? The no-contact voltage test doesn't work. I want to cut the cable on one particular circuit and install a junction box so I can add a new line.
Can I use MC cable (10/3) for a 220v dryer outlet install, ran across a cinder block wall in the basement? I don't want to bend conduit if I don't have to...
I hope someone who can help sees this. I am installing a new medicine cabinet that is bigger than my old one and recessed. When I removed the old one I see that there is flexible conduit in the wall at the top. Is it ok if the medicine cabinet touches this? Do I need to install some type of barrier? The conduit sags a bit and has room to be lifted. Can I safely lift it by the metal medicine cabinet . The two will barely touch and the conduit seems to be completely intact and there have been no electrical issues in this bathroom.
Rolling log mouse trap. Just be sure to release them 1.0 miles or more from your home. The problem with glue traps is that they are $0.29 each. Gets expensive. Get a thermal imager and patch holes in your building. Petzel LED headlamp is worth it for premises inspection.
I just subbed! Can I ask you what would be the best way to add a conductor outside of drywall in a garage? I was thinking of using mc but you said it wouldn’t look that great.
Dustin, 👍👍👍👍👍! I always had a problem when consulting engineers would say the NEC is a minimum code and therefore could justify overkilling everything out their ass. Like (2) sets of 500Kcmil going 150' from a 400 a breaker to a 400 a panel. I would tell them it is not a minimum code it is a legally adopted construction standard. Your videos are getting better! Respectfully, Kevin
It absolutely is not legally adopted. The NEC is an independent research company and board of very smart people that put it together as the minimum. The municipalities use it as a baseline and have every right to go above and beyond.
Glen Atchison By legally adopted, I mean that municipalities, cities, counties, or states adopt the NEC as is or have some additional ordinances as they see fit to change. I know some people that are on the committees for different articles of the NEC. No comment on their intelligence.
I usually take pre-work out protein and think about all the people who did me wrong. That way I gain more strength from rage to pull that mc wire in between metal studs.
You're working against yourself, my friend. If you have a scrap piece of MC, try pulling it through a metal stud. If you're encountering resistance, pull it through the stud from the opposite end. Due to how the spirals are formed, there is only one easy way to pull MC.
Lol!
Where I live, the drywallers/framers often only put one Kelly screw in the steel stud at top and bottom. The logic is that the drywall will strengthen it. But it makes it difficult to pull the Cable through the holes, especially if the steel studs are longer than 8 feet. So, often the drywallers are pissed that their studs are bent by my cable pulling. I’ve given up trying to explain that my boss doesn’t have the job priced for me to go slow, and that their boss actually has the job priced for them to put in 4 Kelly screws. It’s a regular conflict in the industry around here…
@@jakesully5402 lmao, you need better training. I've never once had that issue.
@@Tre16 LOL
As a non-electrician, these videos help me understand and make better decisions when I diy stuff. It also teaches me when I'm over my head.
We never use MC for horizontal exposed runs, but it finds extensive use for vertical drops from a junction box on that wall to a piece of vibrating equipment adjacent to it (and the associated service loop at said junction box is protected too). We never run it on the ground, always supported, and sometimes with a spring to take the load. The other time we use it is in kitchen island cabinets to the sockets mounted in them. We secure it well to protect it from homeowner general abuse over time (nothing to easily catch and pull). Once you get used to using it, it is not bad to work with, and I always exceed the minimums where reasonable - my philosophy is to never come back for rework. If someone complains during tearout that I over built, it means it did not burn down and I am good with that!
Everything you mentioned in this is spot on. 15 year electrician here from philly and I'm always telling helpers, use common sense and clean as you go makes easier in end. Also if your working near customers they can slip on that mc jacket if on floor. Just like you said USE COMMON SENSE!! love the videos been watching you for awhile. Keep up great work
Nice to hear from a philly sparky. I retired 2 years ago and hate how the city makes you jump thru a hundred and one freaking hoops to get a license or rewnew it. We had a very good sparky who already had a jersey license but our philly hospital wanted all sparkies to have an electrical license. He passed the test first try but took at least 7 trips downtown along with numerous phone calls to get his license. Took 11 months. Another coworker lost out on 5 grand worth of work due to it took 5 months to get his license. Pure bullshit how you have to supply them with a copy of vehicle insurance. In my 50 years never performed electrical work while driving. 10 hours of OSHA training also bullshit. Dukes of hazard wortless politicians in Harrisburg have been talking about going with state electrical license since my dad took his test back in 1964. Work safe.
I've been doing electrical work for 45 years. This guy is absolutely awesome. He's knowledgeable and a real person at the same time. Make sure you follow him if you want to learn the correct way and you're interested in code.
Thanks brother. Just started as an apprentice. Ran mc today and did great but your tips will help me tomorrow. Gloves would have been nice today. You are the man. Love you brother.
Thank you so much man. Im working as a helper and they are making me work with mc but not explaining anything well. Look forward to more videos like this.
Talking about keeping your cuts clean. I was tying in a panel a few years ago , Had everything buttoned up , energized the panel and BOOM! One of the feeds was nicked by the MC Sheathing.... I check every cut from now on.....
You rock this stuff! Keep up the great work you do! You provide thorough explanations and you clearly know your craft. Thank you!
Snap 2 It mc connectors are the way to go. Also those big ones are really good for big 3 wire multi neutral cable. Also I have been told the direction you run through metal studs makes it easier in addition to pulling the cable in the right way. Something about how the holes are punched.
its how the cable is made it will slide one way but not the other (easily) you can tell by just trying either side of the spool which is the one to start from same thing if you are pulling above a t-bar grid...I like to put a piece of emt up to protect the grid from damage when pulling hans solo.ua-cam.com/video/6sZyqikMsgw/v-deo.html
As a first year apprentice, your videos are very beneficial. Please keep them coming. I appreciate the time and effort you put into these videos.
You should be turning out pretty soon by now! How’s the experience been so far? I’m 4 months in currently and loving it.
When running in a drop ceiling you have to support your cabling. Light fixtures also have to be supported independently of the T bar. Incase of fire or ceiling collapse the fixture or cable will not add to weight of ceiling.
I have been a Journeyman Electricina in Massachusetts for a couple years now, but I have no shame watching these videos and learning from them! Nobody knows everything and everybody has tips and tricks other people can use. I use mc on a daily basis and this video really let me know some new thing which I can now pass to my apprentices. Awesome. 👍
Great info - especially since MC is cheaper than Romex now and people are using it in their house. My house is all AC90 and I just added all my new circuits in MC/MClite. I was at HD showing a guy the cheaper MC and he was like - what? That is only for commercial - and granted you have use metal boxes and different connectors - but not not the most mysterious product. And using MC lite you can cut the jacket without a rotozip.
Keep being awesome and a teacher, sir!
I really like this type of practical, easy to understand teaching, from an electrician not a code guy.
Love these videos man! Been binging all of these videos. Love the long form. You’ve built something extremely useful and impressive. The quality of these videos has been vastly improved and it’s really dope that your educational videos are considered continued education!! Literally UA-cam University! Keep crushing it. Love seeing pros bring others up instead of sandbagging them💪🏼
You should do a video on environmental ratings and what not. How to determine a wet from a dry location, explanation on ratings like 1r and 3r ect, ect. Would be really interesting and good reference.
Love this type of vid.. because it helping me under code more as I’m getting ready to test for my journeyman
Love stuff like this! My working days are over but it's nice to picture in my mind how you're putting things together. 😊
Only worked on two commercial bldgs with steel frame. Running MC was a pain in the *beep* but tying it in was great once I figured out the proper way to cut the metal.
In residential I always used MC for furnaces, water heaters and such.
Awesome video. Really well organized information. I sent to all my crews.
I enjoy your videos so much I keep watching them over & over! Think I've watched this 1 3 times alone!
Another good point of cleaning guy as you go is safety. If you have scraps of mc, bx or conduit on the floor and don’t see them they can become roller skates if you step on them. Great channel
What if you don’t know how to rollerskate?
Let’s not forget about why NOT to use BX connectors on MC cable!
Had a guy do this to me years ago on a job..... Everything painted and finished!
Well, the setscrews of those BX connectors penetrated the conductors in almost every outlet and switch box, making for a really fun day at work!
Replacing each and every connector, the little slack I had to work with, and some heat shrink tubing was my only way out of that mess!
I liked your comment about leaving a little Trash bucket in your work area I've always told my employees to do that as it takes so much time at the end of the day to sweep the floor of all little ends of MC and cut wire so leaving a trash can handy for all the employees to dispose of save time cuz we don't have Maids on the jobs we got to clean up after ourselves you're teaching the newbies will keep up the good work
Thanks for the tips bro! Great to know as U mention, "Keep U area work CLEAN" and carefully explanations. Big pros from Mexico, City, I keep followin' yaaaa! Blessings and keep up the great videos, peace up!!!
I'm a fan of antishort bushings. I use them with FMC too.
We have 1 job. Safely deliver power.
The safest way if you're stuck pulling MC is to slide a couple plastic bushings.
You know how the insulation gets over time.
Fantastic videos with information backed by all the applicable codes. Just great stuff. Clear presentation and a NON-OPINIONATED presentation! Thank you!!!!!
This was an absolutely amazing video. I can't tell you how much I appreciate all the great info!
i used to use 3 inch emt and pull 3 c 500 mcm . wow what a job.actually snapped a 3/16 aircraft cable pulling it even with only 270 degrees total. i switched to 3c 500 mcm mc aluminum conductor . run it across ladder trays. still need a forklift to pull it in the shop put it's way faster and less expensive. doesn't look as good but so what. in our factory it doesn't matter. and yes it comes that big and more
The reason why you should invest in a bx/mc rotorsplit is that you don't want to damage the wire.
You still need to test a scrap piece of mc and make sure you set the tool correctly so you won't nick the insulation and damage the copper wire.
Imagine you run 100 feet of mc and right where you going to terminate the mc you damage the wire with you diagonal cutter and this could of been prevent with a simple $35 tool that will also help speed up the installation.
Its just makes sense
Pretty dope stuff and informative. I just started in resi 5 months ago...I want to do commercial eventually...good to know !
I am an Electrical engineer here in Michigan with a diverse experience in Consulting, Contracting,Operation and Maintenance and Manufacturing in KSA QATAR Philippines. and my boss ask me , What code do you use. I told him CS code. What is that CS code? And I told him... It's a common sense code. The eyes of my boss became so wide. lol.
In NYC only BX cable and MC cable is allowed in all residential and commercial buildings according to NYC electrical code. I have no idea why, maybe you could tell me why? There is no romex allowed in NYC
I like those plastic stud bushings; they reduce traction and make the easy pulls easier
Awesome! Excellent instructive tutorial. Very professional and well done. Thanks for all the great tips.
Wow in NYC we call it Greenfield with out wires and with wires they call it BX cable
I like to twist it with my hands and use tin snips to cut it off. Also, you can pull the wires out a bit, wrap with elec tape, then let the tension of the wire off, and they'll slide back into the sheath and be protected just as good, if not better, than the anti short bushing.
I just made my own mc spinner out of scrap around the job site. Works great and is a life savoir when pulling long runs especially across drop ceilings and through multiple rooms.
Thank you very much. You are a great teacher. I’m thinking about pursuing electrical or HVAC. But I work at an electrical supplier, so...... anyways, thanks bro. Appreciate the time.
I worked in Electrical Distribution for 25 yrs. If you want to make the Electrical Industry a career, you can make a good living in Distribution. One way to increase you income is to move to a competitor. That's the fastest way to increase your income. Getting promoted within one company is fantastic if that company is actively promoting you.....
Can I connect an (old unused hot water tank) MC cable (residential) through an exterior wall into the back of a disconnect box that will be on an exterior wall so I can run a AC. It is 30 amp and has the correct 10 gauge cable for the AC. If yes, how is that cable sealed going through the wall?
Doing hotels we bought 1000 foot feels on reel stands set up on far end and work back to reels works real well
Can you use staples to secure it to the studs by code?
So a caveat to the question of exposed MC. Yes the NEC does permit exposed Usage as you said, however...there are some municipalities that won’t permit its use in that fashion. In some areas all exposed wiring must be run in conduit in commercial installations.
I'm a 37-year electrical IBEW contractor I agree with most of the things I've seen on your channel I just noticed your dissing the larger connectors that had the screw coming in from the side those I only use on 10-3 MC as the smaller red-tipped connectors would do not allow for conductors of number 10 to go through
The reason I like anti short bushing is that when you push the cable hard against the connector it tightens down on the wire. Why I like this is that if the two ends of cable are pushed apart the wire resists the stretching of the sheathing separating aluminum spiral.
They would be used more if made longer maybe 3/4” so it stays where you place it.
i use the insulated fittings, fittings that have anti-short bushing made into connector.
@@1topfueldrag what is the price difference between them. And yes the ones with the built in do provide a better job
@@gerhardschemel3565 been a while since buying any non insulated, but averaged $.34 on box of 50. That’s for the normal set screw & locknut type. I mainly use push in type no set screw or locknut and pay $.54ea on box of 50
Been watching your videos daily since becoming a helper a few weeks ago. I'm currently in school for hvac trade but I enjoy electrician work which field do you think is better down the line. Thx
Electrician seems to be lighter work overall. Hvac is always large bulky heavy units.
Dude thanks for all you do on these videos, very good info.
I prefer to use the red bushings. And I cannot stand to ever see a Romex connector used on MC! Terrible!
Nathan R. HVAC installers do this all the time
I always use anti-shorts with MC. A small step to prevent unnecessary time trouble shooting later should the circuit start tripping once its hot.
Thanks for kind explanations.
You can acctually cut Mc super clean with side cutters .and Toto splitters can for sure knick the conductors cut they float sometimes to close to the cut
We use MC and SO everywhere as commercial lighting guys. Gets crazy we do big jobs, thousands and thousands of ft per job.
We always called them “LRTs”. (Little Red Things)
Yup. A plumbing contractor calls the pipe coming out of a house roof,
a drain waste vent, when they are talking to a customer. To their crew, it's called a "stink stack"!🤣
Love your videos, bro! You lead by example and that's exactly how I work in the field. I'm definitely a fan of your skills and professionalism!
I put MC on top of my wall in a Detroit house I was living in. Landlord said it wasn't code but he didn't care. I knew I was right. He said that was for outside. I said the outside version has a rubber coating. He didn't believe me. Glad to know I was right. I laughed so hard when you said it can be used on top of a wall. Totally by luck.
Very good your videos I am from SOUTH AMERICA ECUADOR greetings, thanks for your videos.
What about MC into plastic boxes? It seems like that's allowed if you have an EGC, but how do you fix it to the box?
How about BX?
Is it still available?
Is it the same thing as AC?
The red devils were required and had to be visible inside the box. They had a tab that would protrude past the connector into the box.
OK so no Metal-Clad is not the same as BX, No, the BX was only part of an experimental project back many decades ago but the name stuck, No, the Metal-Clad "MC" is not the same as "AC" or Armored Cable. The construction of standard "AC" cable uses the armor as the equipment grounding conductor and that is not the case with standard "MC" cable. However, the "MC" does come in a variant that does use the armor as an EGC. Lastly, the anti-short bushing, you call red devils are only required for "AC" cable per 320 40 and are totally optional for "MC" cable since the listing and design of the fittings make their use moot. Hope that helps.
Great video, thanks for the insight, helpful tips, and tricks.
Did not know you can cut the MC square after using the zip. but I have been using bushing. SWEEEEEEET! thanks for the info. I don't see why MC isn't used. the cost difference between that and romex in a house is nothing .
We found a brand thats not oily and the outer profile is smooth so can be pulled easily in either direction. I think the brand is Energex?
What is the best quick connect you would use with MC
Dude you need your own school .. please keep the videos coming... Youre welcome to stop at the crib in TN anytime.
Do they make a spacer that we can install in the load center knock out to keep the cable connector 1-1/2" away from the load center box?
Inspectors always tell us at CEU classes to read the label on box. Used several hundred duplex 1/2" MC cable connector that were another piece of crap made in India. Only thing on box said sixe and UL approval. I will spend extra money on a steel fittings then cheap easy to break die cast metal
Can you do a video on knob and tube wiring?
Very informative aye thanxxs man
Ive been doing electrical application for 48 years now ? We used use in restaurants and gas stations. All emc
Inside the gas station is ok, as long as not in the zone where fumes can concentrate.
Amazing work dude 🙂
And it’s same with other type of cables? When we can use the MC cable?? And when the others??
Another awesome video 👍 thanks
What about using Hank wire as a support for mc?
Do you electricians consider a metal building -one with metal studs. I am poutting up a steel building with tapered columns and was planning on running a yellow Rome. Aint going thru no steel column, so is it safe to run Romex, or should I put it in counduit ? I was planning on spray foam over electrial.
Hey quick question bro. I’m not too fond of the cheap nitrile gloves. What type of gloves do you recommend using? Obviously working around live conductors too? Great video man!
the best glove i like for electrician is the '' superior touch glove '' on amazon.com extremely sensitive and cut protection. it durable about 1-2 month of use depend of what you doing.
We use some mc that has a rubber PVC coating. It's really good shit
Remember, rubber is not PVC. The jacketing or covering is PolyVinylChloride which is not rubber. BTW - visit www.ElectricianLIVE.com
Hello, one question. If the holes in the metal studs used to pass the cables are full, is it ok to drill more holes to pass more cables?
What do you suggest as the best solution for an installation requiring a cable shield to limit RF noise?
Can I run MC through my drywall and insulation to a a/c disconnect box on my metal pole barn?
He'll yea !!!!!quality bro quality!
Studs also have a direction. The holes are cut in a certain direction.
Great video. Thanks
Well explained.
I used mc in my home to wire up a garbage disposal because its what I had on hand haha it was over kill but runs power where I want it haha
Can it be run in a joist space being used as cold air return?
i started the trade in 1991.. i still use the hacksaw to strip mc and bx cable
question im trying to setup two outlets in a dodge promaster. It will be connected to a generator so the lines will only be live while im using the generator. its a worktruck not for rv. my question to run the wires from the generator to the two outlets can i use this armorlite wire since im mobile and it will be in the walls of the van bouncing around. any suggestions will be greatly appreciated
MC or more specifically BX cable is required in residential wiring in New York City.
Mc-glide is the stuff you want. It pulls from either end of the reel, easier than romex.
The skinny wire in AC cable is NOT the EGC. It's a drain wire...a completely different animal. Not a big deal. Keep up the great work.
How do you test for electricity running through MC cable already installed? The no-contact voltage test doesn't work. I want to cut the cable on one particular circuit and install a junction box so I can add a new line.
i thought you meant McCable so i tried ordering a large at the drive thru. They got my order wrong as usual but the fries were good
Can I use MC cable (10/3) for a 220v dryer outlet install, ran across a cinder block wall in the basement? I don't want to bend conduit if I don't have to...
Wait, I think you answered my question, lol.
That is why we used to use bushings so the wires would not get damaged.
I hope someone who can help sees this. I am installing a new medicine cabinet that is bigger than my old one and recessed. When I removed the old one I see that there is flexible conduit in the wall at the top. Is it ok if the medicine cabinet touches this? Do I need to install some type of barrier? The conduit sags a bit and has room to be lifted. Can I safely lift it by the metal medicine cabinet . The two will barely touch and the conduit seems to be completely intact and there have been no electrical issues in this bathroom.
Ill add a pro-tip.
I use rabbits to bundle mc from the ceilings
We have rodent problems sometimes, I’m thinking of re-wiring my bedroom in MC.
Glue traps
Rolling log mouse trap. Just be sure to release them 1.0 miles or more from your home. The problem with glue traps is that they are $0.29 each. Gets expensive. Get a thermal imager and patch holes in your building. Petzel LED headlamp is worth it for premises inspection.
I just subbed! Can I ask you what would be the best way to add a conductor outside of drywall in a garage? I was thinking of using mc but you said it wouldn’t look that great.
Electric conduit is ok
Hey I live in nyc and was wondering if I could mix Mc 12/2 with bare full sized bare ground with 12/2 Ac with just skinny bare wire ?
Dustin, 👍👍👍👍👍! I always had a problem when consulting engineers would say the NEC is a minimum code and therefore could justify overkilling everything out their ass. Like (2) sets of 500Kcmil going 150' from a 400 a breaker to a 400 a panel. I would tell them it is not a minimum code it is a legally adopted construction standard. Your videos are getting better! Respectfully, Kevin
Thanks my friend, and good point
It absolutely is not legally adopted. The NEC is an independent research company and board of very smart people that put it together as the minimum. The municipalities use it as a baseline and have every right to go above and beyond.
Glen Atchison By legally adopted, I mean that municipalities, cities, counties, or states adopt the NEC as is or have some additional ordinances as they see fit to change. I know some people that are on the committees for different articles of the NEC. No comment on their intelligence.