Hi, guys. Is there a section in the code that makes electricians to use suitable and appropriate tools for the installation they are working on? I'm in NYC and we have an ongoing dispute between electricians who use tin snips to cut and trim AC wire (bx) with guys who use Roto Split (bx cutter).
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brian john
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- Leesburg, VA
No and what is wrong with tin snips?
Hacksaws and tin snips were utilized long before RotoZips were made.
Lastly do you trust these guys to terminate conductors? If they can terminate a 4000 amp 480 VAC service they sure as heck should be able figure out what is the most efficent method to skin MC, that works for them.
Hacksaws and tin snips were utilized long before RotoZips were made.
Lastly do you trust these guys to terminate conductors? If they can terminate a 4000 amp 480 VAC service they sure as heck should be able figure out what is the most efficent method to skin MC, that works for them.
jeremysterling
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- Austin, TX
Here in Austin there is a local amendment to the NEC by city ordinance that requires MC to be stripped using a "rotosplit".
In San Antonio, the city requires MC installers to carry a city-issued certification card that allows them to strip MC with a "rotosplit" and install it. The city also requires the installer to "calibrate" his rotosplit monthly.
In San Antonio, the city requires MC installers to carry a city-issued certification card that allows them to strip MC with a "rotosplit" and install it. The city also requires the installer to "calibrate" his rotosplit monthly.
masterinbama
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- Huntsville Alabama
Yeah, I'm with you. What else is required? Do you have to be certified to do everything individually? Hammer in a staple? Strip a wire? Install cover plates? Climb a ladder? Tie your boot?
masterinbama
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- Huntsville Alabama
Sounds like a shirt pocket code from an employer, but I have seen some crazy local codes.
hmspe
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- Temple, TX
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- PE
I would like to see this in writing, too. The Austin NEC ordinance at the City web site does not mention "rotosplit". The San Antonio ordinance requires the use of a "rotosplit" for MC but does not mention a certification card or calibration.
brian john
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Because they have a stake in Roto Split or they think everyone is stupid?:lol: DUMBEST THING I HAVE EVER HEARD almost.
Do they make them cal their DMM's. their torques wrenches if not rthere are stupid times Pi.
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