Used for swimming pool pump and motor applications that requires a continuous run for significant labor savings.
Can you use metal clad cable outdoors.
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 protection from physical damage to the cable.
330 10 a and b.
Advantages of metal clad cable why electricians love this stuff no need for electrical conduit with indoor applications since it has its own metal armor.
Mc cable can be used inside and outside in wet locations when specified and in concealed or non concealed areas.
The national electrical code prohibits use of bx technically named armored cable ac in wet locations.
They are outlined in sec.
Early ac cable often does not have this bonding wire.
Now ac cable cannot be used in exterior or damp locations.
A general uses 1 in branch circuits feeders and services 2 in power lighting control and signal circuits 3 indoors or outdoors 4 exposed or concealed.
These cables can be installed either indoors or outdoors and in exposed and concealed locations.
They can be direct buried where identified for such use.
Type mc cable without an outside nonmetallic jacket can be installed in an other space used for environmental air in accordance with section 300 22 c.
What are the uses permitted by the nec for metal clad cable type mc.