Armoured Cable Junction Box

You should also place a support strap within about 12 inches.

Armoured cable junction 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. Using your fingers worked the knockout tab back and forth until it simply snaps off from the junction box. Insert the screw driver in the crevice and then use it to pry open the knockout tab. Our range includes overground and underground armoured cable junction boxes resin joint kits gland packs cable cleats earth nuts warning tape cable clips and much more.

Step 1 prepare junction box. Long runs of armored cable can be quite heavy and cause stress on the connector between the cable and the junction box if not supported. When installing armored cable you should place support straps every 24 inches or so to ensure that the weight of the cable is completely supported. Junction boxes are an essential piece of kit as they protect and insulate electrical connections whether commercially or in a domestic environment.

The national electrical code prohibits use of bx technically named armored cable ac in wet locations. Junction box cable connector larger 3 way junction box outdoor lighting connector ip66 waterproof black electrical external coupler m20 cable gland 9mm 14mm abs pvc 4 6 out of 5 stars 382 9 99 9. Use a screwdriver to punch out one of the knockout tabs on the junction box where the armored cable will be installed.