NM CABLE

[mstrlucky74]

Do they make a 4 conductor #8( plus ground) romex? Can't seem to locate it.

 

[jumper]

https://www.amazon.com/Southwire-63...ocphy=9031944&hvtargid=pla-319128570642&psc=1

 

[mstrlucky74]

https://www.amazon.com/Southwire-63...ocphy=9031944&hvtargid=pla-319128570642&psc=1

I need 4/C with ground.

 

[jumper]

I need 4/C with ground.

Oops.:ashamed1:

 

[mstrlucky74]

Oops.:ashamed1:

...but of course thanks anyway.

 

[jumper]

I need 4/C with ground.

How many feet? Special order is viable given a certain footage.

Would MC be an option?

 

[mstrlucky74]

Need about 500'. Thinking Al SER cable and use #6.

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[jumper]

Need about 500'. Thinking Al SER cable and use #6.

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For what application? Hard to answer without a few more details.

8/4 w/g NM. Gonna be a problem.

Now you say SE is okay. Different parameters.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Looks like southwire only makes it in #2 Aluminum or larger. I doubt you will find it in NM cable

 

[mstrlucky74]

Looks like southwire only makes it in #2 Aluminum or larger. I doubt you will find it in NM cable

I see that...hmm. Any suggestions on 4/C plus ground temp cable? MC I guess? Weird though as my database has 4/C plus ground AL SER.

 

[peter d]

I would absolutely use 3-phase SER in this case.

 

[mstrlucky74]

I would absolutely use 3-phase SER in this case.

yes but not so sure they make 4/C #6 plus ground AL SER.

 

[kwired]

Might be waiting longer and spending more for a special order cable then if you just ran raceway with conductors, even for temp installation.

 

[mstrlucky74]

Might be waiting longer and spending more for a special order cable then if you just ran raceway with conductors, even for temp installation.

Agree. Curious, what do the electricians install when they only need 60' or so of temp cable and it's a large size...say #1/0 or larger. Don't think you can get SER or similar cable in such small footage. Guess like you said pipe and wire.

 

[kwired]

Agree. Curious, what do the electricians install when they only need 60' or so of temp cable and it's a large size...say #1/0 or larger. Don't think you can get SER or similar cable in such small footage. Guess like you said pipe and wire.

I installed feeders to mobile office trailers at a large construction site last spring - some were over 200 feet, all were 200 amp. Buried same wire I would have if it wasn't temporary, nothing else was going to be any less cost. Did direct bury it though since it was temporary, but it was direct bury rated conductor anyway.

 

[jumper]

5 conductor or 4W/w is available in 2, 2/0 , 4/0 ,and 250 at many supply houses by the ft. Not always cheap though. I prefer MC cable.

 

[mstrlucky74]

5 conductor or 4W/w is available in 2, 2/0 , 4/0 ,and 250 at many supply houses by the ft. Not always cheap though. I prefer MC cable.

TY..but MC you would have to buy at least 50' in those sizes. no?

 

[jumper]

TY..but MC you would have to buy at least 50' in those sizes. no?

Depends what they stock. I cannot speak for all places, but the 250 was common by the foot at my last supply house.

 

[SceneryDriver]

Do they make a 4 conductor #8( plus ground) romex? Can't seem to locate it.

I don't think 8-4 w/ground NM exists, but here are some options:

MC cable:
https://www.wireandcableyourway.com...d-metal-clad-cable-250ft-or-1000ft-spool.html

Tray Cable (TC), if that would work in your application:
https://www.wireandcableyourway.com/8-4c-thhn-pvc-tray-cable-with-ground.html



SceneryDriver

 

[Adamjamma]

Have you contacted southwire directly? They are pretty good at coming up with solutions and quick as well.