Construction applications standards q a.
Bus drop cable uses.
Cable with three uninsulated ground wires can be used in wet environments.
The cable is covered with a gray pvc jacket.
Under article 400 8 i see the running of the cable above a drop ceiling as an issue.
600v ul 60c outdoor southwire drop cable used for overhead electrical busways connection of stationary equipment and indoor or outdoor wet and dry location applications.
They also damp vibration in hanging runs of cable rod and tubing.
The pvc insulation resists abrasion chemicals and oil.
It s also known as bus drop cable.
It is constructed using sizes 14 awg through 2 awg annealed stranded bare copper.
Used in wet or dry location sunlight resistant.
Bus drop cable features.
Often used to wire pendant switches this cable hangs from an overhead connection.
Also known as bus drop grips they support cable weight and relieve tension.
Safety spring sold separately alleviates strain from sudden pulls but it reduces the work load limit of the grip.
The ground wires are not counted in the number of wires.
Bare stranded copper category insulation description.
Southwire royal e357438 xx x bus drop cable tw ins.
Bus drop cable is made for use in indoor or outdoor applications for connection of stationary or portable equipment to facilitate relocation of equipment.
Color coded polyvinyl chloride pvc filler.
Installed quickly without use of conduit for fixed or temporary power.
You can support these grips with a hook.
Bus drop cable pvc insulation pvc jacket applications.
Suitable fillers are used to make the cable round.
I also see the busdrop cable being used as the line for a disco a problem also as in my view that falls under 400 8 1 as a substitute for the fixed wiring.
B suitable cord and cable assemblies approved for extra hard usage or hard usage and listed bus drop cable shall be permitted as branches from busways for the connection of portable equipment or the connection of stationary equipment to facilitate their interchange in accordance with sections 400 7 and 400 8 and the following conditions.