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12/2 x 50 ft. Solid MC Lite Cable

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  • Maximum Voltage Rating of 600V
  • Aluminum armored cables are RoHS Compliant
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The AFC Cable Systems 50 ft. 12/2-Gauge MC Lite Cable protects the inner THHN/THWN Solid conductors with an aluminum interlocking armored jacket. The armor features phase/circuit stripes for easy identification. UL listed for through-wall penetrations.
  • Designed for use with commercial, industrial and multi-residential branch circuits and feeder wiring
  • Use for power, lighting, control and signal circuits
  • Can be fished, surface mounted, embedded in plaster and used in environmental air-handling spaces
  • 50 ft. L
  • 12-Gauge
  • Interlocking galvanized aluminum armor provides durability
  • Phase/circuit stripes for easy identification
  • Solid copper ground
  • Copper conductor material
  • UL listed
  • Click to learn the factors you must consider when wiring your home
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Q:can this be spliced to 12/2 romex?
by|Jul 30, 2019
6 Answers
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A:  I don't see why not. It's pretty thick wire...I would definitely use the red wire nuts for this one....make sure you don't overload any of you run. Home Depot sells this tool to easily strip that metal...if you don't have one it's a great thing to have. Anyone in the electrical department can point you in the right direction for that thing. Has a crank on it....and works great.

by|Jul 31, 2019

A:  Sure. Run both into a junction box and do your splice inside the box.

by|Sep 17, 2019

    A:  yes, inside an electric box

    by|Nov 7, 2019

    A:  Absolutely. I'm a fan of twisting solid conductors together prior to wing nut. Have seen too many instances of not twisting result in failure.

    by|Jan 18, 2022

      A:  Yes. The conductors in MC cable are similar to the conductors in Romex. The splice must be in a covered junction box with each cable appropriately terminated to the box. The ground wire must also be spliced through the junction box.

      by|Jul 31, 2019

        A:  Yes you would just need to install a junction box where you splice it.

        by|Oct 8, 2019
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          Q:How do I cut this cable to create proper lengths between boxes
          by|Dec 6, 2016
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          A:  I will string a section of it from one box to another and keep the armor coat tight, then mark with a sharpie. The cable is somewhat forgiving with length as it flexes.

          by|May 4, 2023

          A:  Measure your metal conduitto each box. Add 3 to 4 inches to each end so wires will reach into pull box. Mark metal conduit where you attach it to the conduit fitting that screws onto your pull box. Use wire cutters and cut the edge of the metal conduit that you can with your wire cutters. Bend the conduit in half where you made cut. Conduit will snap apart. Finish cutting excess conduit off where you made your first cut so you can fit the wiring into the pull box.

          by|May 6, 2023

            A:  The stuff is really hard to cut but Kline Tools makes a little cutter that will change your life....it's about 35 bucks but worth every penny. It's at Home Depot where all of the Kline electrical tools are...if you can't find it ask. You'll thank me later. :-)

            by|Jun 4, 2019

            A:  You would use an armored cable cutter such as this Klein Tool: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-BX-and-Armored-Cable-Cutter-53725/203872308

            by|May 4, 2023

              A:  Use a MC cutter like this one https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-11-1-2-in-BX-and-Armored-Cable-Cutters-53725/203872308

              by|May 5, 2023
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                Q:This is 12/2 with a green ground wire correct?
                by|Nov 18, 2016
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                A:  Yes 12-2 with ground wire.b

                by|May 6, 2023

                  A:  Yes, that is correct.

                  by|May 4, 2023

                    A:  Yup...black, white, and green wire in that tube.

                    by|Feb 9, 2022
                    2 found this answer helpful

                    A:  Yes, hot neutral and ground, all three are insulated.

                    by|Feb 15, 2020
                    1 found this answer helpful

                    A:  Yes. A black white and green

                    by|Feb 15, 2020
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                      Q:Can this cable be used outdoors?
                      by|Jul 19, 2016
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                      A:  No, it must be used indoors such as your house or an outbuilding. It is not water-proof.

                      by|May 4, 2023

                      A:  No

                      by|May 5, 2023

                        A:  No, this is only for interior use.

                        by|May 3, 2023

                          A:  1. Answer #1: According to NEC 330.12 which states Type MC Cable shall not be used under either of the following conditions: • Where subject to physical damage • Where exposed to any of the destructive corrosive conditions, unless the metallic armor is resistant to conditions or is protected by material resistant to the conditions i.e. a PVC jacket, which in this case with this product does not have. So, no this product may not be used outdoors.

                          by|May 3, 2023

                            A:  No

                            by|May 5, 2023
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                              Smaller footprint than regular MC cable still with 20 amp rating. Fairly easy to work with. Goo...
                              Smaller footprint than regular MC cable still with 20 amp rating. Fairly easy to work with. Good price on par with Romex.
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                              Plenty of wire to do my new shed. 3 outlets, switch to run two, 120v exhaust fans and an 8 foot L...
                              Plenty of wire to do my new shed. 3 outlets, switch to run two, 120v exhaust fans and an 8 foot LED shop light.
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                              These days this is my cable of choice, especially in basements. Even the cleanest of the clean re...
                              These days this is my cable of choice, especially in basements. Even the cleanest of the clean residences can have a rodent now and again. They love to chew Romex, especially the yellow number 12, and that's not good. They can't chew this cable and it cuts easy, contains an equipment ground, and is light and friendly to work with.
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                              The integrity of the copper is superb and the flex makes tight 90 degree positions without kinking
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