Replacement Wiring Type

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I am about to start rewiring our 1849 post & beam barn. It is used as a hobby shop, vehicle storage and great place for me to putter. The existing wiring appears to be BX type with old fixtures, etc. No interior finish to the walls/ceilings and I have to work around many old beams. I think I should stay away from Romex since I do see an occassional chipmunk and I want more protection from stray nails, etc. So far, it seems as if Type MC would be a good choice. I really don't want to work with and look at solid conduit. Would I be making a mistake going with the MC (aluminum clad)?
Thanks, Steve (unregistered)
PS - Where 12-2 w/ground is the Romex what is the MC designation to accomplish the same? Cost per foot for 500'?

jbfan

You would use the same 12w ground for mc cable, but your cost will climb considerably. You will have to buy metal boxes, connectors, and clamps. I don't have the last cost I used in front of me for 12/2, but the last 10/2 I bought was 59 for a 125 foot roll. Of course it also depends on your location and local codes. You may be required to use mc or emt anyway.

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Mc is hard to work with in old restorations, especially when you are trying to hide wiring so as not to wreck the apperance of a post and beam. Mc will not protect your wires from a stray nail or screw. They will protect from mice.

Be very carefull tearing out the old MC wire. Disturbing the old cloth mc can start fires.........