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i was wondering, where in the code book does it say how many wires (example 14-2 wires) per staple in residential wiring. i just hear diffrent stories from diffrent inspectors. one house is ok and then anonther dosent fly by. id just like to know the real answer. id just use common sence i dont see the big deal, but if its in the code please let me know where? thanks :confused:
 
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I don't believe that the code book says that one or two cables per staple is correct. However the listing of the staple might state that it is capable for securing more than one cable.
 
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So find some unlisted staples and hand them the box. Or buy a bucket of staples listed for 3 cables and use those. When the bucket's empty, refill it. :D

Calling this is grasping at straws, it boggles my mind that this is actually called.
 
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Originally posted by georgestolz:
Calling this is grasping at straws, it boggles my mind that this is actually called.
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I've had to redo houses where this was called because of "bundling". Went from having nice orderly flat runs of NM to a bunch of stackers supporting a whole lot of wobbly NM that was just begging to get hit by a sheet-rock screw. Much better. :roll:

-John
 
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I've had to redo houses where this was called because of "bundling". Went from having nice orderly flat runs of NM to a bunch of stackers supporting a whole lot of wobbly NM that was just begging to get hit by a sheet-rock screw. Much better.
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I would agree about stackers. Two cables under one staple is much more secure than a stacker. You can literally pull NM cable through the stackers.
 
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On the topic of stapling, I have heard that actually when we use the metal staples that we are technically using the incorrect staples. The correct staples are the ones that are plastic with small nails on the sides. I think GB makes these. Does this sound familiar to anyone?
 
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By infinity:
You can literally pull NM cable through the stacker's.
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So? It doesn't damage the wire like it would pulling it through metal staples?
One thing nice about the stacker's is if you need to change a wire lets say from a 14/2 to a 14/3 you can just pull out the 14/2 using it to pull in the 14/3.

By John; Went from having nice orderly flat runs of NM to a bunch of stacker's supporting a whole lot of wobbly NM that was just begging to get hit by a sheet-rock screw. Much better.
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John
On a 2x4 stud how would you maintain the 1?" set back from the edge? if we are only allowed 2 cables under a staple and two rows would almost violate 300.4(D) without stacker's it would hard to maintain the setback when you have many runs up a stud, also a loose cable is more likely to be pushed out of the way then a ridged mounted cable that won't give when it is hit by a nail or screw.
 
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You could always do like the licence holder at the company I work for and just dont use any staples. Honest to God.
 
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Bundling,Bundling,Bundling ;) )I have never been giged for using SE staples.4/ 2 wire .2/2 @ 1 /3.,cock on and angle at tap it centered
 
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