Wiring Multiple Circuits

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mstrlucky74

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Just like to get installers perspective.

Can't share neutrals, use handle tie or multi pole breaker. 4 separate receptacle circuits being feed from panel 50' away. Would you:

1. Just bring 4 separate 12/2 MC back to/ near panel.
2. Use multiple neutral MC cable.
3. Pipe out with the 4 circuits right to the general location of all those receptacles.

Thank you.
 

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Just like to get installers perspective.

Can't share neutrals, use handle tie or multi pole breaker. 4 separate receptacle circuits being feed from panel 50' away. Would you:

1. Just bring 4 separate 12/2 MC back to/ near panel.
2. Use multiple neutral MC cable.
3. Pipe out with the 4 circuits right to the general location of all those receptacles.

Thank you.

#3 - since we don't allow MC homeruns

also...have you considered the cost of 200' of MC vs 50' pipe/wire?
 
#3 - since we don't allow MC homeruns

also...have you considered the cost of 200' of MC vs 50' pipe/wire?
Isn't just length that must be considered. Long but straight run may be less labor to install pipe. Lots of bending involved can make pipe more expensive to install. Pipe can be secured at greater intervals is another factor.
 
#3 - since we don't allow MC homeruns

also...have you considered the cost of 200' of MC vs 50' pipe/wire?

We don't allow MC HR's either but we can MC very close to box near panel and provide a short pipe HR from the panel to a box 10' away.

Yes almost exactly the same for material and labor both ways.
 
Isn't just length that must be considered. Long but straight run may be less labor to install pipe. Lots of bending involved can make pipe more expensive to install. Pipe can be secured at greater intervals is another factor.

Labor units don't care if there are zero bends or four in a run
 
Labor units don't care if there are zero bends or four in a run
They also don't factor in other difficulty levels of installing the run. One may be able to install a 500 maybe even 1000 foot run that is a straight run and at a level easily reached from grade in same time it takes to run 50 feet through a ceiling space filled with obstacles.
 
50' I would probable just run 4 2 conductor cables at once or at least 2 at a time.

Heck you are going to use MC to daisy chain from receptacle to receptacle so why not just start with MC cable. Fewer junction boxes and less materials needed on the job. Simple and quick.

I think I could knock this job out pretty darn quick with MC cable so I agree with Dennis. Why would I want to carry in spools of wire and set up a pull if I don't have to.

Years ago I didn't like MC cable because I though it was for lazy people now I love it because I know it's for lazy people (me).
 
Heck you are going to use MC to daisy chain from receptacle to receptacle so why not just start with MC cable. Fewer junction boxes and less materials needed on the job. Simple and quick.

I think I could knock this job out pretty darn quick with MC cable so I agree with Dennis. Why would I want to carry in spools of wire and set up a pull if I don't have to.

Years ago I didn't like MC cable because I though it was for lazy people now I love it because I know it's for lazy people (me).
If you already have spools of wire and conduit bender/installation tools inside for other reasons, it doesn't add that aspect to this particular run. You do need to support the MC cable at closer intervals than you need to support EMT.

Still likely somewhat of a wash either way in many cases, pick whatever seems most logical this time, next time in similar situation you may have a reason to do it a different way.
 
Pulling through the walls? Overhead? (Industrial Romex) MC pretty fast. Stud punch? Pipes to a gutter or multiple boxes?
What do you normally do?
 
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