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Posted by Toller on August 13, 2007, 5:51 pm
>> I have just enough 10/3 to run a circuit in my garage if I run the cable
>> under an aluminum threashold. It fits under there like it was designed
>> for
>> the purpose, but that doesn't mean it is okay... The cable will go
>> through
>> studs on a wall, down under the threashold, and continue through the wall
>> on
>> the other side.
>> Obviously I will have to be careful to avoid snagging the jacket on any
>> edges, but other than that is there any inherent reason not to do it?
>> The alternative is to go over the door, and I would have to buy a roll of
>> cable to do that. Since I don't anticipate ever using 10/3 again, I
>> would
>> really like to use up what I have rather than buying even more.
>
> I won't address the "under the threshold" question 'cuz even though it
> doesn't sound like it would be OK, I really don't know. However...
>
> Any decent electrical supply house, like a lighting store with a parts
> counter, will sell you any length of 10/3 that you need, by the foot.
> Your borg might also stock it on spindles and sell it by the foot. No
> need to buy a whole roll.
>
I am looking to use up a 25' scrap rather than buying a 50' roll. I expect
a roll would be cheaper than the 30' I need by the foot.
And while a junction box is legal, it isn't very workmanlike.
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