MC Cable Out Of Panel

[Alwayslearningelec]

Trying to propose allowing MC cable out of panel in lieu of EMT in some cases. What's the disadvantage of using MC out of a panel? Can pull any additional wires as you might be able to do with EMT is the only think I can think of.

Also, how often do you see same circuits from different panels( say normal lighting and power) in same conduit if same voltage?

 

[infinity]

You can come directly out of the panel with MC cable unless subject to physical damage. It's a design issue. Some places might require EMT if in an electric closet.

 

[Strathead]

Trying to propose allowing MC cable out of panel in lieu of EMT in some cases. What's the disadvantage of using MC out of a panel? Can pull any additional wires as you might be able to do with EMT is the only think I can think of.

Also, how often do you see same circuits from different panels( say normal lighting and power) in same conduit if same voltage?

In my opinion it is exclusively a cosmetic issue. Well run conduit looks good. Well run MC looks between OK and a little messy.

 

[Alwayslearningelec]

In my opinion it is exclusively a cosmetic issue. Well run conduit looks good. Well run MC looks between OK and a little messy.

MC is usually concealed.

 

[hillbilly1]

MC is usually concealed.

It’s about 50/50. Panels in electrical rooms are usually surface mounted.

 

[infinity]

MC is usually concealed.

It's not required by the code if not subject to damage.

 

[Eddie702]

Nothing wrong with MC out of a panel. We run NM-B out of panels all the time. Not a code thing, its just looks.

 

[Alwayslearningelec]

It’s about 50/50. Panels in electrical rooms are usually surface mounted.

Correct but all our specs always read that MC cable CAN'T be run exposed.

 

[hbiss]

Correct but all our specs always read that MC cable CAN'T be run exposed.

Ok, so there's that. The prerogative of the designer. Nothing otherwise says you can't run MC into a panel.

-Hal

 

[VirutalElectrician]

Trying to propose allowing MC cable out of panel in lieu of EMT in some cases. What's the disadvantage of using MC out of a panel? Can pull any additional wires as you might be able to do with EMT is the only think I can think of.

Also, how often do you see same circuits from different panels( say normal lighting and power) in same conduit if same voltage?

You could pull additional wires with FMC....

 

[hillbilly1]

Correct but all our specs always read that MC cable CAN'T be run exposed.

Pretty common in hotels where the panels are in dedicated electrical rooms. Depends on the locality too.