1/4 MC Aluminum Cable, PVC jacket, Armored

Metal clad cable with aluminum conductors inside an interlocked aluminum armor, for feeders without conduit.

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Cut wire is final sale. Uncut spools can come back within 30 days for a 15 percent restocking fee. Returns policy

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Ampacity	100 A (NEC Table 310.16, 75 C column)
Largest breaker	100 A, or the next standard size up where NEC 240.4(B) allows. With 60 C rated terminals (the NEC 110.14(C) default at 100 A or less unless the equipment is marked 75 C) it is 85 A.
Voltage drop at 100 ft	5.06 V, 2.1 percent at 100 A and 240 V single phase
Run length for 3 percent drop	About 140 ft one way at 100 A and 240 V
Outside diameter	1.41 in

What breaker can 1/4 MC Aluminum Cable, PVC jacket, Armored go on?: Its ampacity is 100 A (75 C column of NEC Table 310.16). The breaker can be that size, or the next standard size up where NEC 240.4(B) allows it. Derate first for more than three current-carrying conductors or high ambient heat. With 60 C rated terminals (the NEC 110.14(C) default at 100 A or less unless the equipment is marked 75 C) it is 85 A.
How far can I run it before voltage drop is a problem?: At 100 A on a 240 V single phase circuit, about 140 ft one way keeps the drop at 3 percent, the figure an informational note to NEC 210.19(A) suggests for branch circuits. Try other loads in the voltage drop calculator.
Can I buy it by the foot?: Yes, cut to length in whole feet from 50 ft, or on 500 ft spools. Cut wire is final sale; uncut spools can be returned within 30 days.

Type	MC cable aluminum
Gauge	1/4
Conductors	4
Conductor	aluminum
Stranding	stranded
Nominal O.D.	1.41 in
Ampacity, NEC Table 310.16, 75 C column	100 A
Sold by the foot	From 50 ft to 5,000 ft, in whole feet
Standard spools	500 ft
Ships in	1 to 2 business days from the order day

Insulation, ratings, listing and weight are confirmed from the manufacturer's sheet with your quote.

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What is the smallest cut?: 50 ft for this product, in whole feet, up to 5,000 ft per row. Each length ships on its own coil.
Can I return cut wire?: No. Cut wire is final sale. Uncut, unopened spools and boxes can come back within 30 days for a 15 percent restocking fee.
When does it ship?: The ship dates beside Add to cart are for this product and count business days in Eastern time. You get a tracking number by email the day it ships.

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