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.
Bus drop cable uses.
Also known as bus drop grips they support cable weight and relieve tension.
Bus drop cable features.
Used in wet or dry location sunlight resistant.
Safety spring sold separately alleviates strain from sudden pulls but it reduces the work load limit of the grip.
Color coded polyvinyl chloride pvc filler.
Bus drop cable is made for use in indoor or outdoor applications for connection of stationary or portable equipment to facilitate relocation of equipment.
For use as drop cable from overhead bus duct to floor machines.
The cable is covered with a gray pvc jacket.
Bare stranded copper category insulation description.
Bus drop cable pvc insulation pvc jacket applications.
Southwire royal e357438 xx x bus drop cable tw ins.
They also damp vibration in hanging runs of cable rod and tubing.
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.
Under article 400 8 i see the running of the cable above a drop ceiling as an issue.
Construction applications standards q a.
The ground wires are not counted in the number of wires.
The pvc insulation resists abrasion chemicals and oil.
Often used to wire pendant switches this cable hangs from an overhead connection.
It is constructed using sizes 14 awg through 2 awg annealed stranded bare copper.
Suitable fillers are used to make the cable round.
You can support these grips with a hook.
Cable with three uninsulated ground wires can be used in wet environments.
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.
It s also known as bus drop cable.
