zappy Senior Member Location CA. Jan 11, 2010 #1 The LFNC is cheaper, so I was wondering why you would need LFMC instead? Thank you for your help.
raider1 Senior Member Staff member Location Logan, Utah Jan 11, 2010 #2 zappy said: The LFNC is cheaper, so I was wondering why you would need LFMC instead? Thank you for your help. Click to expand... Mostly this is a design issue. LFMC can be installed in some hazardous locations where LFNC typically is not permitted in hazardous locations. Check out the differences in 350.10 and 350.12 with 356.10 and 356.12. Chris
zappy said: The LFNC is cheaper, so I was wondering why you would need LFMC instead? Thank you for your help. Click to expand... Mostly this is a design issue. LFMC can be installed in some hazardous locations where LFNC typically is not permitted in hazardous locations. Check out the differences in 350.10 and 350.12 with 356.10 and 356.12. Chris
LarryFine Master Electrician Electric Contractor Richmond VA Location Henrico County, VA Occupation Electrical Contractor Jan 11, 2010 #3 zappy said: The LFNC is cheaper, so I was wondering why you would need LFMC instead? Thank you for your help. Click to expand... Same reasons one might use rigid over EMT, or Sched80 PVC over Sched40. And, you're welcome.
zappy said: The LFNC is cheaper, so I was wondering why you would need LFMC instead? Thank you for your help. Click to expand... Same reasons one might use rigid over EMT, or Sched80 PVC over Sched40. And, you're welcome.
iwire Moderator Staff member Location Massachusetts Jan 11, 2010 #4 One can be used for service raceways one cannot.