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Cutting MC (armored) romex
Hey there Pelicanites.
I'm doing a little repair on the garbage disposal and I need to shorten a length of armored romex. Is there a good (safe) way to go about doing this without a special cutter like the pros use? Thanks, for any advice! |
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07-17-2015, 08:16 AM
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Just fold(bend) it over at the point you want to cut. The tight fold will pull it apart and then a couple of nips at the outer shell with some side cutters and you are done.
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07-17-2015, 08:36 AM
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That's great!
Thanks a lot. I have enough to do this job and no more so I didn't want to make a mistake and have to buy a lot more than I would ever need! |
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07-17-2015, 08:41 AM
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Make sure you use anti-shorts, I throw a wrap of tape around it to keep it in place.
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07-17-2015, 09:14 AM
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^This!
You do not want the shield rubbing through the hot lead and the disposal makes enough vibration to do it quickly!
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07-17-2015, 09:17 AM
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07-17-2015, 09:19 AM
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Homeowner special...
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07-17-2015, 09:21 AM
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That's why I ask the experts on Pelican!
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07-17-2015, 09:36 AM
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I usually cut the bump/rib with a hacksaw, not going all the way through, then snap it off. Cut is perpendicular to rib:
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07-17-2015, 10:19 AM
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07-17-2015, 10:26 AM
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I have one of these but it is not a Klein. I do a lot of cable though.
Klein Tools BX and Armored Cable Cutter-53725 - The Home Depot |
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07-17-2015, 02:00 PM
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Use a pair of Klein pliers.
Piece of cake. +1 on the bushing. No need for tape on it. Use connectors with the two set screws, the ones that look like Romex connectors. All others are junk> Carter |
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07-23-2015, 08:14 AM
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Real BX connectors hold the bushing, and have a little slot for the tab.
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07-25-2015, 03:40 PM
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+1 on using proper bx connectors. The redheads just fall out if you don't.
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