There are two basic questions that guide the choice of which electrical cable to use for each job: the amount of current the conductors will carry, and where the wiring will be located. Learn …

Mar 24, 2002 · Scott, If the BX was installed correctly there’s nothing inherently wrong with it.Unlike knob and tube it has a ground wire in it,and if a fault does happen at least […]

Nov 29, 2008 · Building is all wood construction. All of the existing wiring in the space goes UP from the box to the ceiling, then over to wherever and down, and all of that is BX (flexible …

Mar 31, 2010 · Romex is a fairly mature wiring method that is working satisfactorily all over the country but you have also done a pretty good job of defining the weakness. We had a case in …

Oct 19, 2006 · When I updated my house, the choice was easy. The romex was installed incorrectly (grounds cut off, spliced in plaster patches, etc.); the BX was the old type and did …

Dec 17, 2007 · In my area, if the wiring is "protected" then Romex in the ceiling would be OK. If the wiring is exposed and under 8' from the floor, then it would have to be BX, in conduit, or …

Dec 12, 2004 · Hi, I’ve been asked to put in a couple of outlets in an office with armored cable, but all the drywall is up and painting done – with faux painting techniques that would be impossible …

Most modern house wiring is plastic-sheathed cable (Romex is one brand), but you may find any—or all—of the wiring types described here in older houses. Inside cables or conduits are …

Nov 24, 2009 · This 1950’s house has BX with black and white wiring, no ground wire. What’s the accepted method for installing GFI receptacles?

Feb 10, 2001 · *the easiest way to cut bx is to first snip it with linesman pliers at the rough length (the overall length including wire at the ends) then you run down to the home center (one that …