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Element Wiring

Discussion in 'Electric Brewing' started by SAMPLER, Jun 25, 2013.

 

  1. #1
    SAMPLER

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jun 25, 2013
    Just curious if anyone has used metal clad wiring for their heating element? I have a partial roll of 12/2 pictured below and I was thinking of using it for my element. I was going it may help keep the cord semi protected for the heat generated from the burners below. I'm using both had and electric in my rig. Any thoughts?

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  2. #2
    Damonowskivich

    Active Member  

    Posted Jun 25, 2013
    Does it meet the amperage requirements of your element? 12/2 is rated up to 20 amp.
    Only use it if it has the following -
    (11) In wet locations where any of the following conditions
    are met:
    a. The metallic covering is impervious to moisture.
    b. A moisture-impervious jacket is provided under
    the metal covering.
    c. The insulated conductors under the metallic covering
    are listed for use in wet locations, and a corrosionresistant
    jacket is provided over the metallic sheath.

    If not, it's safer to get wiring that's made for wet locations with higher ambient temps.
     
  3. #3
    sils13

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jun 25, 2013
    Don't use it!

    Personal opinion!
     
  4. #4
    IslandLizard

    Progressive Brewing Staff Member  

    Posted Jun 25, 2013
    +1

    Use rubber cable made for the job. Not BX cable. It's not very flexible either.
     
  5. #5
    sils13

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jun 25, 2013
    Thank u
    Ya plus #12 for an element just get some #10 S/O chord it's made for the job and its beefy built to get the **** kicked out of it!

    Even on the job I hate running M/C CABLE much rather pipe it! All about craftsmanship!!
     
  6. #6
    SAMPLER

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jun 27, 2013
    Thanks for the input. Heading to HD tomorrow.
     
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