UF Connector

[PowerSupportElec]

If a romex connector only lists "NM" and not UF, you can't use it for UF? Is that true? Or is UF covered under "NM" in manufacturer's terms?

 

[augie47]

There are connectors made for UF such as:
http://www.aifittings.com/catalog/non-metallic-fittings-and-supports/non-metallic-uf-connectors/
However, the UL White Book under YDUX states that UF cable may be terminated at boxes or other enclosures using non-,metallic cable connectors.

You will find a real close relationship between the NEC and the UL White Book. Many inspectors often use both.

 

[PowerSupportElec]

What if you get an inspector that doesn't use the whitebook?

A inspector could fail an installation citing 110.3(B) if I used a common NM94 button connector for UF because Arlington only listed NM cable under it's uses?

 

[Gregg Harris]

What if you get an inspector that doesn't use the whitebook?

A inspector could fail an installation citing 110.3(B) if I used a common NM94 button connector for UF because Arlington only listed NM cable under it's uses?

UF can be installed as NM when following 334 part II and III

 

[augie47]

What if you get an inspector that doesn't use the whitebook?

A inspector could fail an installation citing 110.3(B) if I used a common NM94 button connector for UF because Arlington only listed NM cable under it's uses?

Then you take your copy of the White Book and politely show him why you feel the install is correct.

 

[GoldDigger]

UF can be installed as NM when following 334 part II and III

Per 340.10(4):

(4) Installed as nonmetallic-sheathed cable. Where so installed, the installation and conductor requirements shall comply with Parts II and III of Article 334 and shall be of the multiconductor type.