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speedystevie said:
We only use them for romex up to #10 either 2 or 3 wire. These really come in handy for when you need to get two 3 wires into one 1/2" ko.
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I guess I am still skeptical. Can you please provide either the UL Listing or the brand and model number of the connector. I have searched all the popular connector brands and still can't find one that mentions NM cable. You mention the sizes of cables you use this connector for, but the listing should provide the approved combinations of cable sizes. Can I shove two 6/3 WG in one of these?

Thanks,

Mark
 
Just a thought. Sometimes a product does not need to be "listed" for a paticular application to be "approved" for that application. UL does not approve anything, the AHJ has that responsibilty. If the AHJ has the expertise and the gonads to allow something that is not listed but seems to perform very well, they have the authority to do so. Every area and region is a little different that way.

Bob on the left coast.
 
bkludecke said:
Just a thought. Sometimes a product does not need to be "listed" for a paticular application to be "approved" for that application. .
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In this case the NEC REQUIRES that cable fittings are indeed listed for the purpose.

300.15 Boxes, Conduit Bodies, or Fittings — Where Required.
A box shall be installed at each outlet and switch point for concealed knob-and-tube wiring.

Fittings and connectors shall be used only with the specific wiring methods for which they are designed and listed.

Where the wiring method is conduit, tubing, Type AC cable, Type MC cable, Type MI cable, nonmetallic-sheathed cable, or other cables, a box or conduit body complying with Article 314 shall be installed at each conductor splice point, outlet point, switch point, junction point, termination point, or pull point, unless otherwise permitted in 300.15(A) through (M).
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For the AHJ to approve something different would require an amendment.
 
iwire said:
In this case the NEC REQUIRES that cable fittings are indeed listed for the purpose.
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Provided the NEC has been adopted in full, or at least in this regard. Unlikely that it hasn't... just an FWIW.

iwire said:
For the AHJ to approve something different would require an amendment.
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Amendments can be and usually are at the local/jurisdictional level. Some AHJ Inspectors have the authority to make individual case variances, in contrast to an OK-for-all-installations amendment.
 
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Smart $ said:
Amendments can be and usually are at the local/jurisdictional level.
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Yes that is true, I live in a State with about 60+ amendments to the NEC.

An amendment is a written change done through an established process, it is not simply an AHJ 'deciding' today we will ignore the NEC.
 
iwire said:
...it is not simply an AHJ 'deciding' today we will ignore the NEC.
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But it does happen, not always in the sense of IGNORING but rather in light of extenuating circumstances (usually).
 
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iwire said:
You seemed to know about a post or two ago.
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"Seemed" is the keyword there :D
All I can tell you is that the area I work has three types of AHJ's: Municipal (but not all municipalities), County (if the county has this particular department, and covers construction not under municipality jurisdiction), and State (inspections cover only commercial and industrial in counties that don't have this department), or something like that. The scenario put forth in my earlier statement only happens at the Municipal level.


iwire said:
Life ain't easy when your a Smart $:D
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No need to rub it in :D
 
Learn something new everyday. I had been to that Arlington website and never saw the NM. Thanks for the education.

Mark
 
I read all of the posted spec's on that Arlington web site, and I still don't see a duplex flex connector that's rated for NM.
Where is it?
steve
 
hillbilly said:
I read all of the posted spec's on that Arlington web site, and I still don't see a duplex flex connector that's rated for NM.
Where is it?
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DUPLEX CONNECTORS
Single screw for Flex ? AC ? MC ? NM cable.
 
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