JJWalecka
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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
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 recommendAnti Short bushings are not required for MC so I wouldn't worry too
i would appreciate itYears 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.
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.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
I used them on MC even though not required. These are what I purchased..decent quality
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.@infinity, those the ones that you are talking about?
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.I buy fittings with integral bushings
When up to me for mc I just do some tape and make sure the plastic wrapping makes it passed the fitting edge.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.
heavy fiber bushings for conduit or antishort bushings for AC? appreiciate your timeWe 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.
thats what i use but was curious if they make a heavy duty one....time tested thank youWe use the red ones .
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I do the wrapping too if I don’t have a bushing. Most of the plastic wrap is pretty tough.When up to me for mc I just do some tape and make sure the plastic wrapping makes it passed the fitting edge.