How To Install MC | Metallic Cable

How To Install MC | Metallic Cable | MC Connectors

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In this video I will show you how to install mc (metallic cable) and I will show you how to use every mc connector that I have the only one I do not have is the double barrel mc connector. I am using several different brands the tite bite brand is my favorite and the 90 degree tite bite connectors is my favorites. I am using greenlee roto splits and klein mc bx cutters. Very high quality electrical tools. If you want to skip ahead and not watch any of the mc connecotrs introduction skip ahead to the stripping here is the time stamp 7:00
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@rogerbach9713 2 жыл бұрын

You’ve mastered not only the craft in question but the delicate art of explanation. Information + Humor = Proper Attention and Retention. I love to see it. Thank you for what you do and I hope all the best for you and yours.

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that comment. Thanks for watching ☺

@AndrossUT 2 ай бұрын

And mastered paying farms for clicks, views, and comments LMAO

@WoodnessGoodness Жыл бұрын

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@MountaineerOutdoors Жыл бұрын

😂 😂 😂 My pleasure glad this helped you

@Ao51635 3 жыл бұрын

This is my first time on you channel but already a sub. I love the way you teach. No bull and to the point. I love learning from true experts in there respective fields. Keep up the great work. I look forward to watching more of your content.

@MountaineerOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that and welcome to the mountaineer outdoors family. Thanks for watching and commenting ☺

@thewayidoit8895 2 ай бұрын

Had to search very hard in the comments for the answer of NO. It always gets me how many comnent simply say Gezze, man, best video ever, it helped me because I came here for this.

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 ай бұрын

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@MrAlexus1977 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, saved me a lot of scrolling. The video is the best explanation for newbie like me

@MountaineerOutdoors Ай бұрын

Always my pleasure

@jasonbubley9427 2 жыл бұрын

I'm green as grass with electrical this video is exactly what I need. I'm surface mounting wires for my entire garage and mc cable is the cheapest option but I have never done it so. All these little thing were so helpful.

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome glad to hear that this helped you. Good luck with your job. Thanks for watching and commenting ☺

@RonSwanson1 2 жыл бұрын

I needed a very small piece of information from this video but it was so good that I watched the whole thing. I appreciate all of these little tips that only come from a lot of experience. Thanks!

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure thanks for watching and commenting and I am glad to hear that this helped you.

@NeverPullOutInMexico 2 ай бұрын

Anti-short bushings are not required for Type MC cable in accordance with the listing for the product. The termination fittings approved for use with Type MC cables are designed such that the wires will not come in contact with the cut edge of the armor; the throat of the fitting is small enough to prevent contact with the armor. Type MC termination fittings perform the same function for Type MC cable as Type AC terminations plus the anti-short bushing do for Type AC cable. Direct quote from the NEC panel… other guy was right but didn’t know why

@christopherzimmer 2 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal! You answer about a million little questions that so many of us struggle with, but are so hard to find answers to. Thank you for your integrity in insisting on doing things the right way. It will come back to you a many times over!

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate this comment. And I try to think of all the things to say that I can say within a few minutes inside a video without going on and on (which I tend to do alot). I appreciate you watching and commenting ☺

@christopherzimmer 2 жыл бұрын

@@MountaineerOutdoors It really is a privilege to watch someone who isn't just going through the motions, but rather really understands the "DNA" of what is being done-- and you have the battle scars to prove it-- which earns a lot of respect from viewers!

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Truly appreciate your comment ☺

@tarcisioornelas6882 2 жыл бұрын

Simple and very thorough explanations!

@richardgautier959 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I'm a DIY homeowner trying to wire my own shop and came across your channel. Subscribed! Great combo of pace, detail, explanation (didn't assume the viewer knows ANYTHING) and just the right amount of humor/personality thrown in! Thanks.

@MountaineerOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the mountaineer outdoors family. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Have a great day ☺

@zmakattack 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you demonstrated the red head in the proper position on the 90 where you can see it through the inspection slot. We don't have to (I still do) use them in my state on MC, but I had to open, re-adjust and show the inspector each one while running AC because I had them to far forward. Great video. I'll have to get a set of those Kleins because the although I love the rotosplit, its way to bulky and you end up bending the handles. Thanks.

@MountaineerOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean on the handle Bending. I appreciate you watching and your comment. Have a wonderful Christmas

@garbo8962 3 жыл бұрын

Used at least 4 brands of type AC ( BX ) or MC cable jacket strippers. Found Roto Flex to be the best. I always use the red anti short bushings. After stripping jacket always cut the edge at a 45 degree angle to protect conductor jacket.

@user-lm4ed8bz4o 3 ай бұрын

Thank you good sir! You have prevented me from doing some really stupid stuff. Glad I got to learn from you the right way to work with MC cable. I am a typical "Harry the Homeowner", and trying to install some LED shop lights in my garage. Your instruction just saved me a ton of embarrassment and possible shocks.

@MountaineerOutdoors 3 ай бұрын

Glad this helped you. I appreciate your comment and watching ☺

@bullmoosepiper7732 3 жыл бұрын

This was an absolutely fantastic video. Thank you for showing me the right way to do it. I learned a lot!

@MountaineerOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure thanks for watching and commenting ☺

@mikenicholson3634 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! As an apprentice this was really helpful for my first week working on mc. You earned a subscriber that’s for sure 🤙🏻

@MountaineerOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks for watching and commenting and welcome to the mountaineer outdoors family

@geraldhenrickson7472 2 ай бұрын

My goodness. This video is so helpful. All the stores I visited were trying to sell me the wrong connectors. Thanks so much.

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 ай бұрын

My pleasure thanks for watching and commenting ☺

@68firstlove Жыл бұрын

i am new, this is my first rodeo but i had a garage built in my backyard and i am bound and determined to wire it myself, thank you for getting me started!!

@MountaineerOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Good luck take your time. I appreciate you watching and commenting ☺

@bretgreen5314 9 ай бұрын

Another great tutorial. Personally I have used literally thousands of the "fingers inside" push in types. Absolutely love them. . .

@MountaineerOutdoors 9 ай бұрын

They are very awesome. I appreciate you kindness. Have a great day ☺

@mrc3458 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the proper way to install the MC cable. I was directed wrong at my local depot. I didn't like the way it looked so I came here to find out. Now its back to the store to pick up the right ends so my job will be correct. God Bless

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome so glad to hear that this helped you ☺. Thanks for the comment and watching ☺

@jazzyboydc 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the humor u brought to this video. Was very entertaining to watch. And I was just wanting to learn

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your comment and watching ☺ have a great day ☺

@garbo8962 3 жыл бұрын

Back in the 60's only thing to use was a hacksaw. By end of day always had at least 3 nicked knuckles. Almost kissed the supply house countetman who demonstrated a Roto Split. Purchased 1 for the van and and for the garage. Some dummies never replace the blade. Thanks for nice vid.

@MountaineerOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure thanks for watching and commenting ☺

@jackpine4347 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this was a really good video explaining the various connectors, what to do and what not to do. Great job!

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it thanks for watching and commenting ☺

@peterwachter7753 2 жыл бұрын

Great info and casual fun delivery. Thanks.

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Always my pleasure

@brotherbear6628 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, this video is so helpful and funny! Keep up the good work! I was entertained and educated the entire way through! You are a good teacher!

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your kind words and glad that it helped you. ☺

@ONTHETRUTH316 3 жыл бұрын

Omg I just started my using bx cable in my shop class and this video has been so great better than my Instructer unfortunately ty love you man!

@MountaineerOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome and I appreciate your comment.. Thanks for watching and commenting ☺

@Progrocker70 2 жыл бұрын

When I wired my house I used AC or armored cable. It didn't have a green ground wire but instead relied on the armor itself as the return path. An aluminum bond wire runs through it to maintain continuity through the spirals. With this I stripped off the armor, put the red hat on as you did and bend the aluminum bond wire over the red had as you did with the plastic and wound it around the spirals. The connectors I used were small, had the locknut and just a screw to hold the it to the armor. I was told some electricians used to wind the aluminum bond wire around the setscrew.

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Gotcha yep that definitely works.. I appreciate your comment and watching ☺

@JohnThomas-lq5qp Жыл бұрын

Crappiest ground wire ever made. Was told at IAEI continuing education classes several times that this maybe #18 guage bare aluminum wire is in constant contact with the armored jacket. Was always told to never have dissimilar metals touch one another because of galavant reaction yet this aluminum fragile ground is in contact with steel jacket. Best practice is to use only MC cable with a full sized insulated green ground conductor.

@mostlikelywedoitservices6926 2 жыл бұрын

Nice instruction. Your right never knew what the round on the cutter was used for.

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it thanks for watching and commenting ☺

@vinny1995 2 жыл бұрын

One of the most informative MC videos!

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that comment and watching. Have a great day ☺

@ericaking4135 Жыл бұрын

I work at Lowes in the electrical department. This video was extremely helpful.

@MountaineerOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Awesome so glad to hear that this helped you. I love talking to the electrical pros at lowes and homedepot. Most of them are pretty knowledgeable. Thanks for the comment and watching ☺

@rvscootin3457 Ай бұрын

Thanks for a great video! Very informative!

@cameronbonifant9138 7 ай бұрын

You are a good teacher sir! Thank you for the video. It has given me the confidence to tackle a small repair job.

@MountaineerOutdoors 6 ай бұрын

Glad to help

@adelcamac8681 2 жыл бұрын

We learn an get fun at the same time ! Tha is why I love your videos. Thanks .!

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks for the kind words.

@DaireLyne 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man, good job, i didn't know how to get them yokes outta the box and you taught me. Thanks

@MountaineerOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome glad to hear that this helped you. Thanks for watching and commenting ☺

@LiloUkulele 2 жыл бұрын

Informative. Replacing my wood-framed shop (burned down) with metal framed building. First time using MC.

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck just take your time.. Happy new year

@tomprice2407 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the very helpful info.

@peterwachter7753 2 жыл бұрын

Been using the Klein BX pliers technique since I worked for them in the early 80s. I use them exactly like you do. Just bought a new Klein 53725 BX cable cutter. I may not even open the package since you confirmed that the technique I’ve been using for 40 years with the pliers is endorsed by another pro.

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

😂 😂 Great comment thanks for watching and commenting ☺

@normanritchie1238 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you and thank you!!! Awesome content, with humor!

@MountaineerOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure thanks for watching and commenting ☺

@panteritajo 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Thank you for sharing your expertise. It helped me a lot. Great Job..

@MountaineerOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear this. Thanks for watching and commenting ☺

@phillbenitez4216 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for MC and connectors fittings , very nice job on video.

@MountaineerOutdoors 6 ай бұрын

My pleasure thanks for watching and commenting.

@duanebrown2879 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I've held my Master Electrical license for over 30 years but worked almost exclusive in commercial and industrial settings where MC cable was not permitted either by code or the customer. Being that my use of and experience with MC cable is almost non-existant, this was an excellent learning opportunity for me. Thank you very much. Keep posting!

@MountaineerOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Awesome I am glad that you learned something. Your never too old to learn, I learn everyday. Thanks for the comment and watching ☺

@apackwestbound5946 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your hard earned experience with the rest of us.

@MountaineerOutdoors Жыл бұрын

My pleasure thanks for watching and commenting ☺

@lennyaltamura2009 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! Also, the red inner wire protector or red eyes are called antishort bushings.

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@_P0tat07_ Жыл бұрын

I don’t hate those push in connectors, until you have to take them out of the box. The first time I used one I brute forced the wire out of the wire end. I learned pretty quickly learned to unscrew the wire and it worked. I’ve also had to remove the fitting from the box side by pressing the retaining tabs in with a screwdriver. It was a bit of a waste of time but it worked, instead of pulling the ring clamp off it. Also I prefer the roto splits just because they’re cool to use lol.

@robwhigham1717 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your instruction.. very well done!!!

@MountaineerOutdoors Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it ☺

@redmapleleafwanderer Жыл бұрын

my first video about MC and salute to you boss!

@MountaineerOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Awesome glad that you found my channel. I appreciate you watching and commenting ☺

@jamelabraham8202 Жыл бұрын

Great video, very helpful and informative.

@MountaineerOutdoors Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your comment and watching ☺

@BBQPitmaster626 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Keep up the good work!

@MountaineerOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you I will. Ia ppreciate your comment and watching

@azcojpg Ай бұрын

Great video with well explained topics, bought a few items to help support you as well.

@MountaineerOutdoors Ай бұрын

I truly appreciate you supporting me through my links it does mean alot. Thank you for your comment and watching ☺

@ragnarlod89 2 жыл бұрын

We call it red hat/cap north east.. I like your klein tool to round out the cable.. I dont have one of them. great fun video!

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and watching ☺

@highman9836 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid with a great sense of humor

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it thank you for watching and commenting ☺

@ciprianoyanez6035 Жыл бұрын

Wow, that idea is great my friend.

@MountaineerOutdoors Жыл бұрын

☺

@AxxinTheSupernova Жыл бұрын

Good stuff. Thnx for taking the time

@MountaineerOutdoors Жыл бұрын

My pleasure thanks for watching and commenting ☺

@jacquesdahan494 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, I learned what I needed to know, Thanks

@MountaineerOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent thanks for watching and commenting ☺

@smeado3533 Жыл бұрын

Dude, you crack me up! And very informative. Thank you sir.

@MountaineerOutdoors Жыл бұрын

My pleasure thanks for watching and commenting.

@jeligomez10 Жыл бұрын

Nice done very pro and simple way to explain...

@MountaineerOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thank you I appreciate you watching and commenting ☺

@mefirst4266 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU FOR NOT WASTING MY TIME !!!!!! GREAT VIDEO

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Always my pleasure I appreciate your comment and watching.

@rseabrease 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best video I have ever seen on MC cable connectors. I learned a lot from it.

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it alot. Thanks for watching and commenting ☺

@miltonnegron65 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video !!!

@MountaineerOutdoors Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it ☺ thanks for watching and commenting

@KentHervey 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. One thing that makes you above others is your command of the language. Point: the connector you held up first saying don't use. There is another connector that looks almost exactly like it, but has a small, hard to see bump on it for grabbing the spiral and has the restriction on the end so the cladding cannot enter the box. It is labeled for MC. I have an unopened package and an opened one. I used some of those on my project years ago, but also have the squeeze type. I regret ever purchasing the "almost" NM /romex ones. They have another version two that is two circles closing together which would seem to be better, but the ones you show look even better for gripping the spirals.

@MountaineerOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your comment and nice words and especially you watching. Have a great day ☺

@memorymangaming1665 3 жыл бұрын

gonna try and work with MC cable next week

@MountaineerOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck.. Its pretty easy once you get the hang of it

@larrykent196 2 жыл бұрын

Good information. Work behind you.... I'll be talking about you, LOL. Great video good stuff thanks for sharing your knowledge. Cheers!

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

😂 😂 My pleasure thanks for watching and commenting

@mattdwm9731 2 жыл бұрын

Entertaining and informative...Great!

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting ☺

@Aitch135 Жыл бұрын

Great video 👍🏾

@MountaineerOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺

@hdwoodshop 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this content. We need it. Now I’ll know to use the correct term shocked not electrocuted. lol

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Always my pleasure ☺ thanks for watching and commenting ☺

@MKOja1955 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative keep it up Thanks

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it thanks for watching and commenting ☺

@venanciomarquez1863 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the good video.

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure thanks for watching and commenting ☺

@giovanniflores5343 Жыл бұрын

Doing target remodels.... very helpful information

@MountaineerOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Awesome man.. I did those once too with lin Roger's electrical all over North Carolina

@silvercloud159 3 жыл бұрын

great video thank you

@MountaineerOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure thanks for watching and commenting ☺

@HectorPerez-tb8hn 2 жыл бұрын

You just gained a new subscriber !! )

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! Welcome to the mountaineer outdoors family ☺

@michaelwright1602 2 жыл бұрын

I have rewired most of my house this past week. Tomorrow installing a second panel in the garage... And at 0200 this morning, I finished up my dishwasher rewire with 6 feet of MC. That 14/2 Romex snaking through the cabinet was pretty tore up, I believe we averted a potential fire. Thanks for the MC video, it was timely to say the least, and one of the best out there in my book. Amazing what you find when you start projects like this.

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome glad to hear that this video is helpful to you. I agree snaking through cabinetry does make the wire pretty scared up. Good luck on your other projects. I appreciate you watching and commenting ☺

@cesaraugustocancinovillega5843 Жыл бұрын

really nice videos! you got a like

@MountaineerOutdoors Жыл бұрын

That's awesome and I truly appreciate it ☺

@cdawg9149 Жыл бұрын

great vid dude

@MountaineerOutdoors Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it. Thanks for watching and commenting ☺

@mikewetzel1162 2 жыл бұрын

good job man

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I appreciate it ☺

@illestofdemall13 3 жыл бұрын

There actually is a combination connector than can be used for MC cable and also NM cable that is very similar to a regular Romex connector. It has a barrier in the front for the armor of the MC to butt up against.

@MountaineerOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate it

@donl1410 2 жыл бұрын

I use them

@40redfox40 Жыл бұрын

Informative and entertaining.

@MountaineerOutdoors Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it ☺

@gregkahle9046 8 ай бұрын

Great video! I got electrocuted the other day changing a fuse lol.

@MountaineerOutdoors 8 ай бұрын

😂 😂 Glad to see you are still around

@gregkahle9046 8 ай бұрын

@@MountaineerOutdoors Working on the sub panel this weekend; thanks for all your help! Have a good one.

@MountaineerOutdoors 8 ай бұрын

Good luck any problems holler at me.

@sxyangeleyez 2 жыл бұрын

thank you on the mc video

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure thanks for watching and commenting ☺

@GForceRacing543 4 ай бұрын

@Dog-whisperer7494 Жыл бұрын

I’am an electrician here in the UK 🇬🇧, I was wondering why you guy’s call it metallic cable? When what it is , is preloaded flexible conduit. Also why don’t you guys use the Fluke multifunction tester’s and carry out insulation resistance tests external earth loop impedance tests ie Ze system loop impedance test ie ZS and so on . All the videos I have watched from American sparks all you do is a continuity test and a voltage test with a multimeter or a clamp meter . The governing body’s over here ate so so strict on testing and safe isolation . Great video very interesting.👍

@MountaineerOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks I guess standards are different everywhere. I appreciate you watching and commenting ☺

@javiercoronado2055 Жыл бұрын

Excelente mi amigo

@MountaineerOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Gracias thanks for watching and commenting ☺

@kennethgardzinski 16 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@MountaineerOutdoors 16 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for the super chat I truly appreciate it alot.

@rchandos 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video, thanks. BTW, I have had nothing but bad luck with the "snap2it" connectors--very difficult or impossible to force the MC cable into the connector, destroys the anti-short bushing in the process, and tears up the conductor insulation when you are unsuccessful and have to pull the cable back out. At almost $2 each, they also seem overpriced.

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed thanks for watching and commenting ☺

@fkingbear1834 3 жыл бұрын

1:07 seconds in just getting the common sense out of the way no BS straight to the point with info.. Liked and Sub'd I don't even care if you ask for it at the end you're content is worth my love. :D

@MountaineerOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

😂 😂 😂 I appreciate you and your subscription.. Welcome to the mountaineer outdoors family

@jeffbiasotti2887 2 жыл бұрын

i have always used wire cutters to strip off as well then i used plyers to round off the one tool would be nice . as far as redeye i call them a sleeve and call it over kill but i always use two with the slit opposite of each other so wire is protected all the way around

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea and so glad that you pointed that out. Thanks for watching and commenting ☺

@discordbait 2 жыл бұрын

great video. only issue is the plastic sheath. i don't think you're supposed to pull it back, the sheath provides extremely little tension support. you want the MC connector to touch the metal sheathing to bond it to ground.

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I can agree with that. Good point and I appreciate your comment. Have a great day ☺

@jasperjones6962 2 ай бұрын

Fo 4 gang steel switch boxes with mounting brackets need to be supported on the otherside?

@ipwee 2 жыл бұрын

I liked it just for an explanation of the difference between shocked and electrocuted.

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Yep I always laugh when I hear people say it wrong. It's all good though I appreciate you watching and commenting ☺

@brianswitalski6565 Жыл бұрын

Installing some MC cabling in the house this weekend and your video answered the questions I had about the process. Thank you for the excellent content man. PS your first tip when messing with metal electrical boxes and MC cable should be always uses gloves. I just learned this the hard way. I thought I was being careful but later that night my hands started throbbing from all the micro cuts I got just from handling the metal boxes bare handed lol.

@MountaineerOutdoors Жыл бұрын

That awesome and I too learned the hard way gloves are a must. Thanks for the comment and watching ☺

@SOCORRO851 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 señor..

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure thanks for watching and commenting

@BigShay1977 Жыл бұрын

The sound effects really make the video.

@MountaineerOutdoors Жыл бұрын

😂 😂 Thanks for the comment and watching ☺

@garbo8962 3 жыл бұрын

At a large hospital that I retired from we were only allowed to use connectors with locknuts. Refuse to purchase or use die cast garbage fittings made in India. Best to always go with steel connectors.

@MountaineerOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

100% agree

@IMARBAN 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video I have a quick question, is it allow to use regular electrical boxes (normally used for home) for MC conduit without those Connectors that you used?. what I meant will they pass the inspection code?.

@MountaineerOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Nope they have to be able to be secured in the box. The plastic boxes are not for that. They do make plastic boxes with 1/2 knock outs in them then it would be legal

@illestofdemall13 3 жыл бұрын

320.40 Boxes and Fittings. At all points where the armor of AC cable terminates, a fitting shall be provided to protect wires from abrasion, unless the design of the outlet boxes or . Where change is made from Type AC cable to other cable or raceway wiring methods, a box, fitting, or conduit body shall be installed at junction points as required in 300.15. 330.6 Listing Requirements. Type MC cable shall be listed. Fittings used for connecting Type MC cable to boxes, cabinets, or other equipment shall be listed and identified for such use.

@donl1410 2 жыл бұрын

Took the words out of my mouth. Although not required by the NEC, some local / state jurisdictions may have written ammendments to the NEC that could require the use of anti-shorts. It is also a good practice for people just learning MC installs, to use them. Unfortunately, they only supply about a dozen with a 250' roll.

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Yep they are so cheap just use them not code but it's such a small investment

@ike8962 2 жыл бұрын

You can take those snap on ones off Easy with a pair of needle nose pliers. I’m an apprentice and learned that quick.

@ike8962 2 жыл бұрын

The tight bite ones

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I guess it's all depends on what your company will spend the money on.

@cliffordaugustus9646 9 ай бұрын

I get so frustrated installing flex cable. Thanks for the great tips!

@MountaineerOutdoors 8 ай бұрын

My pleasure thanks for watching and commenting ☺

@cwfain Жыл бұрын

👍🏻🙏🏼 Thanks!!

@JohnThomas-lq5qp Жыл бұрын

Found Toto split to be the best tool for cutting jacket if type AC & MC cable. Stay away from POS Greenlee stripper.

@JohnThomas-lq5qp Жыл бұрын

We had two Greenlee playtool cable strippers in some of our shop tool carts. I bought in two pairs of old roto splits that were head over heals over the Greenlee. Also had 2 POS Greenlee Meggers and slip joint pliers. I always used my combination Fluke VOM/Megger.

@robertroyles1165 19 күн бұрын

Yes

@raymondjiii Жыл бұрын

Great video. What about the MC connectors that have an odd opening at the end where even if you have the red-head installed - it looks to me like you still could short out the wire after the red-head and the end of the FMC connector. These types are mostly what they sell at HD and Lowes. I never felt like it was a good idea to use them - they are MC rated through. I like the pieces where their is a (red) insulation ring around the opening.

@MountaineerOutdoors Жыл бұрын

I agree with you, I like sticking to the ones that I feel comfortable with. Always trust your gut for sure

@danielhenry1325 2 жыл бұрын

When you have the time, could you expand on mc cable? When was it first introduced, the reason behind it, where it can or easier to say, where it can't be used?

@MountaineerOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea for a video. Thanks for watching and commenting ☺