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This guide walks you through the best way to strip MC cable cleanly<\/strong>, with or without a specialty tool, and how to avoid common mistakes.<\/p>\n \\n\\n\\n<\/p>\n \\n<\/p>\n MC (Metal-Clad) cable consists of:<\/p>\n \\n\\n<\/p>\n An interlocked aluminum or steel armor<\/strong> as an outer layer<\/p>\n \\n<\/li>\n \\n \\t<\/p>\n One or more insulated conductors<\/strong> inside (THHN wires)<\/p>\n \\n<\/li>\n \\n \\t<\/p>\n A green ground wire<\/strong><\/p>\n \\n<\/li>\n \\n \\t<\/p>\n Sometimes a paper or plastic wrap<\/strong> for internal structure<\/p>\n \\n<\/li>\n \\n<\/ul>\n \\n<\/p>\n \\n<\/p>\n \u26a0\ufe0f Important: MC cable is different from BX or AC cable. MC has a separate ground wire; AC uses the armor as ground.<\/p>\n \\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n \\n\\n<\/p>\n \\n<\/p>\n \\n<\/p>\n MC Cable Cutter \/ Roto-Split Tool<\/strong> \u2013 Cuts and scores the armor without damaging the conductors.<\/p>\n \\n<\/li>\n \\n<\/ul>\n \\n<\/p>\n \\n<\/p>\n Hacksaw or rotary tool (Dremel)<\/p>\n \\n<\/li>\n \\n \\t<\/p>\n Side-cutting pliers<\/p>\n \\n<\/li>\n \\n \\t<\/p>\n Utility knife (for internal wraps)<\/p>\n \\n<\/li>\n \\n \\t<\/p>\n Metal file<\/p>\n \\n<\/li>\n \\n \\t<\/p>\n Red anti-short bushings (required by code)<\/p>\n \\n<\/li>\n \\n<\/ul>\n \\n\\n<\/p>\n \\n
\\n\\n<\/p>\n\ud83d\udd0d What Is MC Cable?<\/h2>\n
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\\n\\n<\/p>\n\ud83e\uddf0 Tools You\u2019ll Need<\/h2>\n
\u2705 Best Tool (Recommended)<\/h3>\n
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\u2705 Alternative (DIY)<\/h3>\n
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\\n\\n<\/p>\n\u2702\ufe0f How to Strip MC Cable (Using a Roto-Split Tool)<\/h2>\n