I'm aware that traditional set-screw connetors will crush the aluminum housing of the "MC Lite® Aluminum Armored Cable" that I'm using. So, I've been using "Arlington Industries Snap-2-It 3/8 in. Connectors" for this purpose, at the suggestion of the manufacturer.
I've two questions:
1. I'm aware that "3/8 in. Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC) Combination Clamp Connector" (http://www.homedepot.com/p/3-8-in-F...nation-Clamp-Connector-5-Pack-20570/100186543) says it's good for "non-metallic sheathed cable, flexible metal conduit, metal clad cable and armored cable". Is it acceptable to use this type of connector too? After all, it SAYS suitable for "metal clad".
2. If I use an electrical box with those built-in cable clamps, are those clamps suitable for MC? or must I still use the Arlington snap-2-it connectors?
In general, I suspect that if it's good enough for something as delicate as NM, its' good enough for MC. But, is there some specific NEC direction on this?
Thanks
Theodore.
I've two questions:
1. I'm aware that "3/8 in. Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC) Combination Clamp Connector" (http://www.homedepot.com/p/3-8-in-F...nation-Clamp-Connector-5-Pack-20570/100186543) says it's good for "non-metallic sheathed cable, flexible metal conduit, metal clad cable and armored cable". Is it acceptable to use this type of connector too? After all, it SAYS suitable for "metal clad".
2. If I use an electrical box with those built-in cable clamps, are those clamps suitable for MC? or must I still use the Arlington snap-2-it connectors?
In general, I suspect that if it's good enough for something as delicate as NM, its' good enough for MC. But, is there some specific NEC direction on this?
Thanks
Theodore.