[RE-wrenches] Teck 90 cable

[Dave Click]

I don't believe this would work; official metal-clad cable would, but 
not armored cable. Metal-clad only works under the 2011 NEC, and only 
then when it meets 250.118(10).


On 2013/4/11 19:24, Hilton Dier III wrote:
> 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
>
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> Hilton Dier III
> Renewable Energy Design
> Partner, Solar Gain LLC
> 453 East Hill Rd.
> Middlesex, VT 05602
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