D difowler1 Senior Member Feb 23, 2018 #1 I need to wire lighting outdoor for a patio on a metal building. I know mc cable is rated for outdoor, but I dont know of a connector that is code compliant to use outdoor on mc cable going into an outdoor rated box.
I need to wire lighting outdoor for a patio on a metal building. I know mc cable is rated for outdoor, but I dont know of a connector that is code compliant to use outdoor on mc cable going into an outdoor rated box.
infinity Moderator Staff member Location New Jersey Occupation Journeyman Electrician Feb 23, 2018 #2 Is this in a wet location?
D difowler1 Senior Member Feb 23, 2018 #3 mc cable mc cable infinity said: Is this in a wet location? Click to expand... Yes
C curt swartz Electrical Contractor - San Jose, CA Location San Jose, CA Occupation Electrical Contractor Feb 23, 2018 #4 Standard MC is not approved for wet locations. You need to use jacketed MC Cable which uses special connectors.
Standard MC is not approved for wet locations. You need to use jacketed MC Cable which uses special connectors.
LarryFine Master Electrician Electric Contractor Richmond VA Location Henrico County, VA Occupation Electrical Contractor Feb 23, 2018 #5 That's what LFMC or LNMC is for.