Element Wiring

[SAMPLER]

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?

 

[Damonowskivich]

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.

 

[sils13]

Don't use it!

Personal opinion!

 

[IslandLizard]

Don't use it!

Personal opinion!

+1

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

 

[sils13]

+1

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

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!!

 

[SAMPLER]

Thanks for the input. Heading to HD tomorrow.