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  1. Working with Armored Cable: Dos and Don'ts - DoItYourself.com

    Jun 20, 2010 · Armored cable is a electrical wiring solution where the ground, neutral and positive wires are encased in a flexible metal sheathing.

  2. NM Cable vs Armored Cable - DoItYourself.com

    Mar 22, 2023 · Armored or BX Cables Brought around in the early 20th century for residential and commercial use, BX or armored cables can still be found in older homes made of different …

  3. splicing BX to romex - DoItYourself.com Community Forums

    Apr 13, 2015 · Electrical - AC & DC - splicing BX to romex - hello i have a single outlet on a basement wall run with older AC/BX armored cable, i need to extend the run and i will be using …

  4. What is the difference between AC vs. MC Cable

    Apr 26, 2010 · Originally Posted by ibpooks "BX" is a brand name of armored cable (AC). AC and metal-clad cable (MC) are similar in uses and construction. The main difference is that AC has …

  5. Understanding 120/240V Wiring Color Code | DoItYourself.com

    May 15, 2023 · A cable is a factory-made assembly of conductors in an outer jacket or sheath. Plastic sheathed, or Type NM (NonMetallic), cable, is widely used for home wiring circuits.

  6. Connecting Romex to Armored Cable - DoItYourself.com

    Mar 29, 2015 · Electrical - AC & DC - Connecting Romex to Armored Cable - Hi guys, I'm currently renovating my home office and have a question. The office was previously wired with …

  7. what to do with bx cable without a ground wire???

    Nov 21, 2004 · In commercial, when dealing with older buildings that have BX without a ground, we just make sure the connector is tight on both ends of the cable, than you should be fine. …

  8. How to Cut Armored Cable - DoItYourself.com

    Jun 30, 2010 · Armored cables protect your cables well, but they make cutting them more difficult. Follow this guide to correctly cut your armored cables.

  9. BX/Conduit Grounding - DoItYourself.com Community Forums

    Apr 4, 2001 · Electrical - AC & DC - BX/Conduit Grounding - Why is it that BX is no longer code unless there is a third ground wire included? Isn't the metal shell a ground? Every time I have …

  10. NM vs. BX cable - DoItYourself.com Community Forums

    Mar 14, 2003 · Electrical - AC & DC - NM vs. BX cable - I am re-wirng basement and wonder what type of wire, NM or BX I should and/or have to use. Part of existing wiring in my 50+ year old …