NM cables

[Kim Kuhn]

How many flat NM cables can be stackted flat under 1 staple?

 

[George Stolz]

Depends on whether the staple in question is listed, and what the listing states that staple is capable of holding.

Typically, listed staples are limited to two cables.

I get around this by driving the staple sideways with no cable under it and using a zip tie.

 

[jumper]

I use these:
http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediawebserver?66666UuZjcFSLXTtmX&tO8s6EVuQEcuZgVs6EVs6E666666--

 

[George Stolz]

I use these:

You are a very patient man.

 

[petersonra]

Depends on whether the staple in question is listed, and what the listing states that staple is capable of holding.

Typically, listed staples are limited to two cables.

I get around this by driving the staple sideways with no cable under it and using a zip tie.

i'd be inclined to use a staple gun to set the tie to the stud.

do you trim the tie?

personally, i can't see any good reason to do so being as it is hidden inside a wall.

just out of curiousity, how many of you will admit to cutting holes in drywall and letting the scrap fall inside the stud cavity?

 

[iwire]

just out of curiousity, how many of you will admit to cutting holes in drywall and letting the scrap fall inside the stud cavity?

Scap no, beer cans sure.

 

[480sparky]

...........Typically, listed staples are limited to two cables.........

What if the staple isn't listed?

 

[Pierre C Belarge]

I am not sure if there are listed staples. Identified maybe... such as identified for 1-12/2 NM per staple, etc...

 

[Pierre C Belarge]

I got curious.

Article 334 does not require the staples to be listed..
I go to Google and find this

STAPLES

 

[LarryFine]

You are a very patient man.

Why do you say that? I like the SI stackers for three or more cables:

They're great for LV cabling, too:

 

[George Stolz]

Because when I pull on the cable when I'm stripping out the boxes, the cables move. Drives me nuts.

 

[LarryFine]

Because when I pull on the cable when I'm stripping out the boxes, the cables move. Drives me nuts.

Well, who told ya to wait until trim to strip the cables? :roll: Silly boy!

I strip, make up EGC's and groundeds, and make terminal pigtails and/or hooks at rough. All I need for trim is my electric screwdriver.

Saves time and keeps the freshly-painted walls a lot cleaner, too.

 

[George Stolz]

What on earth gave you the idea that I wait until trim to strip out? :-?

 

[480sparky]

.....All I need for trim is my electric screwdriver.......

News Flash! Cordless screwdrivers are now on the market!

 

[LarryFine]

News Flash! Cordless screwdrivers are now on the market!

Excuse me, my cordless electric screwdriver. Some peoples' children! Sheesh! :roll: grin

We use these 6v guys:

 

[LarryFine]

What on earth gave you the idea that I wait until trim to strip out? :-?

My bad. That's what I thought you meant by:

Because when I pull on the cable when I'm stripping out the boxes, the cables move. Drives me nuts.

You mean when removing an existing box?

 

[George Stolz]

Making up.

 

[Pierre C Belarge]

Making up.

"Sometimes making up is hard to do."

 

[LarryFine]

Making up.

You mean when making up boxes, or making up with me?

 

[masterinbama]

Scap no, beer cans sure.

I get a whole lot more $ for beer cans than I do for drywall scrap.