Sep 16, 2017 · I have been noticing that there is a lot more attention being paid to the different installation aspects of NM cable. Just think of the millions of homes that were built in the 60's 70's etc that have NM cable triple and quadruple stacked with metal staples driven in like 16d nails. Or that have 30 home runs stuffed in a piece of 2" conduit .

Oct 11, 2008 · Cable Stacker SI-1 and 3M? Furring Strip Cable Stacker SIFS-1 are intended for use with NM and UF cables on framing members. SI-1 allows the installation of multiple NM or UF cables on one side of a 2 x 4 in vertical or horizontal raceways."

Apr 10, 2004 · On the bag of 3m cable stackers it says derating may apply. They are listed for 8 14/2 NM cables. Do you guys derate when stacking 8 cables. I would say that derating is not necessary as they provide space and are not truly bundled. Any info would be appreciated.

Dec 9, 2011 · I secured the NM cables using the plastic NM cable stackers that hold a total of 8 flat cables in 4 seperate slots. I am being told that this is a violation of 334.80.The way the stackers are constructed is that there is a thin strip of plastic between each slot …

Mar 24, 2008 · all four cable slots. (2) yellow Greenlee CA1 cable anchors-- hold the cable the most securely, but are hardest to get the cable in because the plastic is more rigid than the other two and (3) pink 3M stack-it cable stackers which are the original and hold the cable firmly enough, but not as tight as the greenlee. If I have a choice I use

Jan 1, 2008 · 3M Cable Stackers SI-1 "It also addresses the 2002 NEC article 334.30 and the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1, Section 12-516". We all know that some manufacturers do not always give us facts about their products that are "spot-on", but the sentence above is something to grab onto unless there is an authority that says otherwise.

May 1, 2012 · I ran into a situation today useing plastic NM cable staples. Manufacturer "A's" carton states that this particular staple can hold( 2) 14-2 or 12-2 cables. Manufacturer "B's" carton states that their product is for securing 14-2 or 12-2 cables but does not list a …

Apr 23, 2007 · UL tested our products for one cable, which is pretty much standard. We are aware however that many contractors run two, 12 or 14 cables under a #100 staple with no problem. The LL# 100 and the LL141 can physically hold even 3 and 4 cables securely, however some inspectors will only allow one cable regardless of leg length and holding capacity.

Jan 2, 2020 · I have heard the 2 cable limit before and maybe it was valid when we had 60 deg NM, plus the NM was larger than NM B. Plus if you are 1 1/4 from the face of each side of a stud, 1 1/4 + 1 1/4 + 2 1/2, so a max 1" hole if centered, so most would drill a 3/4" hole.

Oct 11, 2008 · Using cable stackers horizontally. ... CADDY CJ6 and CJ6S Colorado Jim Cable Support . stickboy1375 Senior ...