[RE-wrenches] Teck 90 cable

[Benn Kilburn - DayStar Renewable Energy]

Hilton,
I can't speak to the specific NEC rules but my experience here (canadian
electrical code) for PV or other electrical work has been that if metallic
conduit in needed unless the requirement is specific for ridged metal
conduit, then teck cable is fine.

My bet is that you are safe, but why don’t you just ask an electrical
inspector in your area?

I need to get my hands on a copy of the NEC so I can read the wording of the
rules you guys are following.

Benn
DayStar Renewable Energy Inc.
www.daystarsolar.ca
780-906-7807 
Construction Electrician Solar PV Systems Certified
Certificate # 0007S
HAVE A SUNNY DAY

From:  Hilton Dier III <hiltondier at gmail.com>
Reply-To:  RE-wrenches <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org>
Date:  Thursday, April 11, 2013 5:24 PM
To:  RE-wrenches <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org>
Subject:  [RE-wrenches] Teck 90 cable

>     
>  I asked this one last year and got a few "That's interesting" responses, but
> nobody  actually came up with an answer. Perhaps it was too obvious.
>  
>  I have been looking at Teck 90 waterproof metallic armored cable as a
> possibility for DC wire runs. This is the stuff:
> http://www.onestopbuy.com/omni-wire-cable/T30804-40643.asp It seems to be
> roughly the cost of wire and conduit and a lot easier to run. It looks
> versatile:
>  
>  "Suitable for use in ventilated, non-ventilated and ladder cable trays,
> direct earth burial or raceways, and for exposed or concealed wiring in wet,
> damp or dry locations. Suitable for use in wet or dry locations when installed
> in accordance with the NEC."
>  
>  The question is, would this stuff be acceptable code-wise for
> metallic-contained interior DC wire runs per 690.31 (E)? You'd think so, but
> I'd want to be sure before buying a reel of this stuff.
>  
>  Thanks, wrenches!
>  
>  Hilton
>  
> -- 
> Hilton Dier III
> Renewable Energy Design
> Partner, Solar Gain LLC
> 453 East Hill Rd.
> Middlesex, VT 05602
>  
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