Metal Junction Box Cable Clamps

Of sheathing is visible inside the box.

Metal junction box cable clamps.

Securing cable with an internal clamp. Run cable through the hole. Flexible metal conduit fmc combination clamp connector 5 pack model 20570 3 28 bag. 91 0 62 oz get it as soon as thu oct 8.

If the box you re using doesn t include clamps buy clamps separately and. Some metal boxes come with saddle shaped clamps already mounted inside the box. There are standard metal clamps and push in plastic clamps. The reversible locknut cuts through protective coatings on boxes and enclosures to.

If a clamp is not next to the knockout you are using simply unscrew the clamp and move it to the desired location. Electrical cables typically must be secured to boxes with approved cable clamps. Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon. Cables must be connected to metal boxes with an approved cable clamp.

The carlon handy box is a nonmetallic switch and outlet box specifically designed for use with nonmetallic conduit systems and nonmetallic sheath cabling. Strip 8 12 inches of sheathing and run the cable into the box. 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. Combination clamp connector 5 pack is designed to connect non metallic sheathed cable flexible metal conduit metal clad cable and armored cable to a steel outlet box or other metal enclosure.

Usually there are two clamps that can hold two cables each. Some metal boxes have built in cable clamps. Many boxes have internal clamps already present but if a box has no means for clamping you must use a clamp that mounts to the box through one of the knockout holes in the box. 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.

Metal cable and conduit depend on the contact from its metal sheathing to the metal box to complete grounding. 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. Whichever clamping method the box uses 1 2 inch of sheathing should show inside the box. Combination clamp connector 5 pack is the 3 8 in.

4 0 out of 5 stars 1. Tug to make sure the cable clamps tightly. Make sure the sheathing on the cable is trapped under the clamp and that about 1 4 in. The national electrical code prohibits use of bx technically named armored cable ac in wet locations.