I need 6 feet of metal clad (MC) cable. The stores only sell 25. Is it possible to buy only what I need?
If not, may I just hang the extra wire, or I must cut it to the length I need?
The only option to secure a MC cable is using metal brackets? Or I can put it in a raceway? The raceway in this case must be metal or can be a plastic raceway?
If I cut, must I use an anti-short brush or it is allowed to leave it without?
If I must use an anti-short, does these usually come with the packaged cable (found in home improvement stores) or must bought separately?
If bought separately, what would be the correct size for a MC cable 12/3?
Thank you for helping!
Best Answer
I don’t know of any place that sells it other than a roll. But you usually can purchase metallic and non metallic liquid tight by the foot and put the wire inside that. There are both metal and plastic straps to secure MC. I would say why even use MC if you are putting it in a raceway.
Usually there is a bag of anti short bushings with the roll look and make sure you get them and yes you need to use them unless the fitting has this built in. Inspectors do look for the bushing as many diy’s don’t know they are required.