MC Anti-shorts

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O.K. This is a case of "why not spend three seconds too make sure nothing burns down?" Just like going into a house for a service call and finding that who ever wired it didn't bother to use romex connectors on the metal boxes. Just break out the knockout and stuff the wire through. seems to me that anyone who aspires to be a professional would take the time to put in the antishort and make sure the connection was made right with no sharp edges. It is always faster (and cheaper) to do it right the first time than to go back and fix it later.
 
I put them on for two reasons. Reason #1 is you just never know for sure, it just might stop the cut end from shorting the conductors and after 30 years I am still waiting for my first fire. The second reason I always put them in is because the bulk of the local electrical inspectors around here think that they are required by the nec. I'm not cut out for trying to educate them, I give up on that.
 
has anyone noticed how the manufacturers have gotten cheap with them? now you get like ten. how much more time does it really take to use a redhead? Come people how Petty.
 
tonyou812 said:
has anyone noticed how the manufacturers have gotten cheap with them? now you get like ten. how much more time does it really take to use a redhead? Come people how Petty.
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I'm curious why they need to include them at all, especially since they're not required.
 
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