jar head
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Can I support a Type NM Cable with a bent over nail?
NM Cable support
- Thread starter jar head
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- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Retired Electrical Contractor
I don't believe you can-- a nail is not designed for that purpose. Article 334.30
bkludecke
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I think it's fine - it just looks hokey.
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- Illinois
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- retired electrician
Only if the nail both supports and secures the NM. Just laying it on the nail does not meet the requirements of the rule. It would be difficult to secure the NM with a nail and not damage it.
Don
Don
lowryder88h
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NM
Art 334.30 ......shall be supported and secured by staples, cable ties, straps, hangers, or similar fittings designed and installed as not to damage the cable. I guess my question to this is "similar fittings designed" what does this mean?? As an inspector I could not accept this and would red tag it. Your thaught on this, please.
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Art 334.30 ......shall be supported and secured by staples, cable ties, straps, hangers, or similar fittings designed and installed as not to damage the cable. I guess my question to this is "similar fittings designed" what does this mean?? As an inspector I could not accept this and would red tag it. Your thaught on this, please.
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- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Retired Electrical Contractor
lowryder88h said:
That was what I was saying in my post. A nail is not approved for the purpose, however, it probably isn't that big a deal as long as it does its job. For me the staple is basically to hold the cable in place. I don't see why a nail won't work but I agree I don't believe it should be code compliant.
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- New Jersey
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- Journeyman Electrician
I agree that the nail is NG. I don't see it on the list that Lowryder posted.
barbeer
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- Pinellas County, FL
My Dad's fix all growing up was to "drive a nail in it and bend it over". I thought he knew everything!?:roll:
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- Illinois
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- retired electrician
I'm not sure but the CMP stated in this code cycle that there is no requirement that support hardware be listed. I don't see any real issue as long as the NM in not damaged and is secured and supported.lowryder88h said:
Don
stickboy1375
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jar head said:
Why would you even ask this? If everyone agrees its cool are you going to wire a house with bent over nails?
ptonsparky
Tom
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- EC - retired
You can do it, the bigger question is should you. I vote no. Seeing one used would make me take a very close look at the rest of the job.
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