Lightning_Strikes_Twice
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Anyone ever use MTW? I am wondering what restrictions for the terminal side there are? If i am taking this to a breaker is there a particualr type of lug for this wire, or will it behave like THHN?
Anyone ever use MTW? I am wondering what restrictions for the terminal side there are? If i am taking this to a breaker is there a particualr type of lug for this wire, or will it behave like THHN?
Anyone ever use MTW? I am wondering what restrictions for the terminal side there are? If i am taking this to a breaker is there a particular type of lug for this wire, or will it behave like THHN?
I am not even sure it is a type of insulation allowed by the NEC.
It is my opinion that the "application provisions" of that table limit the use of MTW to wiring that is part of a machine tool, unless the conductor has additional markings on it.Table 310.104(A) tells us what 600 volt or less insulation types are permitted by NEC - MTW is in there.
It is my opinion that the "application provisions" of that table limit the use of MTW to wiring that is part of a machine tool, unless the conductor has additional markings on it.
Yes that is true, but it does not behave like real MTW as far as how it looks when you wire a panel. Most of the MTW used for panel wiring is not dual rated and not suitable for NEC applications.I thought alot of the dual rated thhn /thwn was also mtw rated. I have seen it on some larger wires at our supply company
Yes that is true, but it does not behave like real MTW as far as how it looks when you wire a panel. Most of the MTW used for panel wiring is not dual rated and not suitable for NEC applications.