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I still like pop in bushings better, and as long as it's stapled, I don't see a problem with it. Oh, and apparently the problem our inspectors have with mc has something to do with rusting,... and yes, even in dry locations, and yes, even with 6 ft whips
 
ironphill said:
I still like pop in bushings better, and as long as it's stapled, I don't see a problem with it. Oh, and apparently the problem our inspectors have with mc has something to do with rusting,... and yes, even in dry locations, and yes, even with 6 ft whips
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m.c. cable has an aluminum jacket not steel.
 
ultramegabob said:
m.c. cable has an aluminum jacket not steel.
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Why should that make a difference? If it's UL listed, they shouldn't be able to tag it on inspection. That would be like if an inspector didn't like back stabs so they red tagged you every time you did it. I mean, I don't like back stabs either, but it's kinda hard to complain about it when it's an approved means.
 
ironphill said:
Why should that make a difference? If it's UL listed, they shouldn't be able to tag it on inspection. That would be like if an inspector didn't like back stabs so they red tagged you every time you did it. I mean, I don't like back stabs either, but it's kinda hard to complain about it when it's an approved means.
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If what they 'want' isn't amended by the city (town) then they are abusing

the power of their position. Go to the building dept. and get a list of all the

'amended' changes for that city. Sometimes you can get them online!!
 
ironphill said:
Why should that make a difference?
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You said rust was the issue with M.C. cable, I was pointing out that M.C. has an aluminum jacket which doesnt rust, I have no clue what differnce that would make anyway, it sounds like your inspector is an idiot....
 
ultramegabob said:
You said rust was the issue with M.C. cable, I was pointing out that M.C. has an aluminum jacket which doesnt rust, I have no clue what differnce that would make anyway, it sounds like your inspector is an idiot....
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Maybe the MC you install. Unless you ask, you may just get aluminum by default at the supply house. I have a roll of 12/4 MC sitting in my van right now, and it's steel.

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480sparky said:
Maybe the MC you install. Unless you ask, you may just get aluminum by default at the supply house. I have a roll of 12/4 MC sitting in my van right now, and it's steel.

Kaf-Tech
Southwire
MC Tuff
AFC
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I have seen steel AC cable, but all MC I have ever worked with has had an aluminum jacket no matter where I have bought it, maybe its just luck of the draw...
 
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