Staples - Steel or Plastic

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Staples - Steel or Plastic

  • I use steel staples because I like them

    Votes: 22 46.8%

  • I use steel staples because they are cheaper

    Votes: 5 10.6%

  • I use steel staples because my boss makes me

    Votes: 2 4.3%

  • I use plastic staples because they are faster

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • I use plastic staples because they cause less problems

    Votes: 5 10.6%

  • I use plastic staples because i can beat em in with my Kleins

    Votes: 2 4.3%

  • I dont know what a plastic staple is

    Votes: 9 19.1%

  • I use a staple gun

    Votes: 1 2.1%

  • I dont staple romex, I use Zip Ties

    Votes: 1 2.1%

  • I am really tired of these dumb Polls

    Votes: 5 10.6%
  • Total voters
    47
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Yes here it is, another one of my meaningless Polls... Actually they mean something to me, and might mean something to someone out there besides me
 
Two notes I just discovered on polling:

  • You can vote for more than one option.
  • Don and Lou, that's not very nice. :D

Nobody said it was an anonymous poll! :D
 
To be honest, I really don't see the point of plastic insulated staples used with NM cable. We have several contractors here that use these products and it does look very nice, but I don't see an overwhelming benefit considering NM is already insulated. In my opinion, the problem isn't the staple, its the installer of the staple.

If used properly and done neatly, cables ties can be sufficient however it generally tends to be very sloppy looking. It's very hard to maintained proper securing with cable ties when used on studs.

When working with wood framing, staples are the way to go - metal or plastic - I have no real opinion. When working with steel framing, I like the incorporation of both a standoff and cable ties. This keeps the cable separated from the stud (support) and also properly secures the cable nicely.
 
sorry to those that are tired of these dumb polls (i did put it as an option)
and although these are not code issues, i personally like getting opinions from so many people in so many places.
I find it usefull

but ill try to be alittle more conservative with that button in the future...

(What?? I can post a POLL??? WOW! lets see... hmm)

;)
 
334.30 Revise 334.30 as follows [(A), (B), and (C) unchanged from NEW}:

334.30 Securing and Supporting. Nonmetallic-sheathed cable shall be secured by staples, cable
ties, straps, or similar fittings so designed and installed as to not damage the cable. Where staples are used for cable sizes smaller than 8 AWG conductors, they shall be of the insulated type, or listed noninsulated staples driven by staple guns shall be permitted. Cable shall be secured in place at intervals not exceeding 1`.4 m (4 ? ft) and within 300 mm (12 inc.) from every cabinet, box, or fitting. For other than within 300 mm (12 inc0 of a cable termination at a cabinet, box, or fitting, cables passing through successive holes in adjacent framing members no more than 600 mm (24 in.) apart shall be considered to be secured.

Charlie
 
I'm a little surprised to see more use steel staples. I never see metal staples used on new construction around here.

I don't know plastic causes less problems, but it seems like it would, and there was no better choice in the poll for me. :) (smiles don't show up in editting still :mad: :rolleyes: , well this one did: :rolleyes: )
 
cpal said:
334.30 Revise 334.30 as follows [(A), (B), and (C) unchanged from NEW}:

334.30 Securing and Supporting. Nonmetallic-sheathed cable shall be secured by staples, cable
ties, straps, or similar fittings so designed and installed as to not damage the cable. Where staples are used for cable sizes smaller than 8 AWG conductors, they shall be of the insulated type, or listed noninsulated staples driven by staple guns shall be permitted. Cable shall be secured in place at intervals not exceeding 1`.4 m (4 ? ft) and within 300 mm (12 inc.) from every cabinet, box, or fitting. For other than within 300 mm (12 inc0 of a cable termination at a cabinet, box, or fitting, cables passing through successive holes in adjacent framing members no more than 600 mm (24 in.) apart shall be considered to be secured.

Charlie
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Thank you, Charlie.
 
Am I the only one that uses "Duck tape?"

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I use gaffers taoe. A gaffer is a movie set electrican. Gaffers tape does not leave the sticky glue when its removed.
 
thank you all for the interesting opinions you have posted..
I for one, like the plastic type staples for several reasons and i was trying to get a feel for everyone else
 
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