JJWalecka
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- New England
never seems to be enough redheads with MC reels lately. is there a really heavy duty type of antishort bushing that you would recommend? part number? thx
brand of antishort bushing
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JJWalecka
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- New England
seen a few foreman that have a similar view personally i use them and i was curious if they made a durable tested brand an experienced peer could recommend
- Location
- New Jersey
- Occupation
- Journeyman Electrician
Years ago when we were still using AC cable there was a new type of anti-short bushing that was made from a hard plastic. It also was longer than usual and had a small tab to hold it in place. Not sure who made them. I'll look through my junk box maybe I can find one.
JJWalecka
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- New England
i would appreciate it
It's per the code and NEMA, it's not just a view, and your foreman were correct. Take a minute and read 320.20 and 330.20 and note the difference in the wording. We use to buy them in 100 count bags for HCF, I believe Arlington.
I used them on MC even though not required. These are what I purchased..decent quality
- Location
- Bremerton, Washington
Use of anti shorts for MC cable is a good bar bet
hbiss
EC, Westchester, New York NEC: 2014
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- Hawthorne, New York NEC: 2014
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- EC
I used them on MC even though not required. These are what I purchased..decent quality
@infinity, those the ones that you are talking about?
-Hal
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- New Jersey
- Occupation
- Journeyman Electrician
No, but those came about in the 90's so that inspectors could see the "flag" on the end to ensure that they were installed.
letgomywago
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- Washington state and Oregon coast
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- residential electrician
Wall ovens come with friction tape as a bushing. Might be an option
jmellc
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- Location
- Durham, NC
- Occupation
- Facility Maintenance Tech. Licensed Electrician
I have seen a similar looking bushing at Big Orange but I think only in 1/2 and 3/4. Installs same way, doesn't have little flag though. Is heavier plastic. I too like to use bushings with MC if I have them. Extra protection never hurts and may help. Some of the insulated connectors are good and some are lousy.
masterinbama
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- Huntsville Alabama
I buy fittings with integral bushings
electrofelon
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- Cherry Valley NY, Seattle, WA
But that is different. That protects the conductors from the edge of the fitting, it doesn't protect the conductors from the edge of sheath.
letgomywago
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- Location
- Washington state and Oregon coast
- Occupation
- residential electrician
When up to me for mc I just do some tape and make sure the plastic wrapping makes it passed the fitting edge.
We always used anti shorts on all armored cable. Cut the armor at a 45 degree angle to lesson chance of sharp edge cutting thru insulation. It seemed like various sizes of anti short bushings that I ordered from electrical supply house were longer & had a better shoulder on the then a lot of cheap thin anti short bushings that came with AC & MC cable. Years ago we purchased various size heavy fiber bushings made by Thomas & Betts for a few AC cables that were on equipment that had a lot of vibration.
JJWalecka
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- Location
- New England
heavy fiber bushings for conduit or antishort bushings for AC? appreiciate your time
Buck Parrish
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- NC & IN
We use the red ones .
JJWalecka
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- New England
thats what i use but was curious if they make a heavy duty one....time tested thank you
jmellc
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- Location
- Durham, NC
- Occupation
- Facility Maintenance Tech. Licensed Electrician
I do the wrapping too if I don’t have a bushing. Most of the plastic wrap is pretty tough.