2006-08-27 13:43:55 · 6 answers · asked by taters 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
how long you going to run it?
keep in mind it's the wire guage that will dictate allowable voltage drop before upsizing to the next wire size. Most BX / MC runs are short, I don't think I have ever seen anything past 20 feet, beyond that it's better to pipe and pull wire.
2006-08-27 13:52:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
By code there no limit to how long you can run BX cable unless you have a voltage drop problem (3% from the farthest outlet)
2006-08-27 21:04:36 · answer #2 · answered by triaxengineer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In one run it would be limited to the length of cable you could purchase. I have bought spools in 600 foot lengths. But if you are dropping voltage you would have to go to a larger size wire. Keep in mind a 600 foot coil of 12/3 is very heavy.
2006-08-27 22:01:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 ft
2006-08-27 21:16:34 · answer #4 · answered by zocko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your local code but I think as long as you dont overheat the line due to too much resistance, as long as necessary.
2006-08-27 20:47:34 · answer #5 · answered by thecat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
three feet in cook county
2006-08-28 18:22:14 · answer #6 · answered by ata31254 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋