How Terminate 6/2 MC Into Old Work?

[dafish]

I don't see anything larger than the 3/8" Bridgeport double-snap, and that's too small for 6/2MC. Any ideas?

Thanks!

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Try and imagine how big that connector would have to be. What size box are you using? You will never be compliant with 2- 6/2 mc cables and a device.

Tell us more what you are doing.

 

[Tulsa Electrician]

You will need to get a connector based on the OD of the cable.
An example would be 6-2 g mc
OD= .755. find a connector for mc that has a range to which this fits.

 

[Tulsa Electrician]

Here is a common one

 

[farmantenna]

I'd use old work without clamps and use 3/4 MC connector. not a a queeze but double screw clamp. These larger wire MC can be very small

 

[roger]

dafish, please update your profile to show the state you are located in at a minimum for your location

 

[dafish]

Locations: Illinois. I'm in an area using pretty old code (2014 at the newest), but I keep an eye on best practices.

Doing: This will inflame some, but I've noted way too many "electricians" in Illinois (which has few test/certification requirements) doing work that doesn't meet code/best practice. I'm checking off a few things to make sure I'm getting a quality plan and how to recognize the real deal guys when I see/hear it.

High Level Objective: I'm installing one or two (cost) 60 amp circuits for hardwired EV use. I require 6/2 TTHN in conduit, be it flexi, MC, etc.

Problem: Load center is in finished garage, fluish mounted to wall. How to land conduit to panel wo/cutting drywall is only real hurdle remaining.

Thanks,

-d

 

[hbiss]

Problem: Load center is in finished garage, fluish mounted to wall. How to land conduit to panel is only real hurdle remaining.

Only way is to open the wall somewhere on the top, bottom or a side of the panel. Then patch it. Depends on how and where the cables or conduits need to be run. This is not small stuff.

Any competent electrician should be able to do that for you.

-Hal

 

[AC\DC]

Put a large jbox maybe 8x8 right above panel go from flex from panel to jbox then your Mc. Not much else to do

 

[dafish]

As I'd feared. Well, at least this way I won't argue when I get the news.

Thank you gentlemen!

 

[winnie]

It might be long term more useful, and cheaper when finish work is considered, to cut a hole in the drywall and install a permanent access door, rather than patching. (Note: consider firewall requirements if you do this)

Jon

 

[hillbilly1]

Sometimes what I do, is use a mp2, or gang two metal cut in boxes to have an access hole, then just put a two gang blank over it. That way no Sheetrock repairs.

 

[dafish]

Both really good ideas!!

Thanks!