Metal Junction Box Cable Clamps

Some metal boxes come with saddle shaped clamps already mounted inside the box.

Metal junction box cable clamps.

Use metal clad mc with a metal sheath specifically listed as impervious to water or underground feeder branch circuit cable uf either by itself or in a conduit system approved for use in wet locations if you desire additional. If the box you re using doesn t include clamps buy clamps separately and. Securing cable with an internal clamp. Flexible metal conduit fmc duplex connector 25 box model 15803b 21 06 box 21 06 box.

Make sure the sheathing on the cable is trapped under the clamp and that about 1 4 in. Strip 8 12 inches of sheathing and run the cable into the box. The carlon handy box is a nonmetallic switch and outlet box specifically designed for use with nonmetallic conduit systems and nonmetallic sheath cabling. Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon.

The reversible locknut cuts through protective coatings on boxes and enclosures to. Hubbell raco 8524 2 1 2 inch deep gangable switch electrical box with ts wood metal 1 2 inch setback stud bracket 2 x 1 2 inch knockouts and 4 x nmsc cable clamps 3 inch x 2 inch. Combination clamp connector 5 pack is the 3 8 in. Whichever clamping method the box uses 1 2 inch of sheathing should show inside the box.

The national electrical code prohibits use of bx technically named armored cable ac in wet locations. Unlike metal boxes the carlon handy box has two integral cable clamps. Usually there are two clamps that can hold two cables each. Of sheathing is visible inside the box.

Cables must be connected to metal boxes with an approved cable clamp. Conduit clamp pipe clamps reducer conduit fittings southwire conduit fittings 1 2 emt t fitting conduit offset riser. Flexible metal conduit fmc combination clamp connector 5 pack model 20570 3 28 bag. There are standard metal clamps and push in plastic clamps.

Metal cable and conduit depend on the contact from its metal sheathing to the metal box to complete grounding. If a clamp is not next to the knockout you are using simply unscrew the clamp and move it to the desired location. Tug to make sure the cable clamps tightly. 4 0 out of 5 stars 1.

91 0 62 oz get it as soon as thu oct 8. Some metal boxes have built in cable clamps. Use a metal electrical box when metal sheathed cable also called armored bx cable or metal conduit is running in or out of the box. Run cable through the hole.