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simple cable clamp question

bchee

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I put NM cable into a metal box. How tight are the cable clamps supposed to be? I just screwed it all the way down, but I fear this will damage the cable.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VYIXIQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20

The clamping surface is not a smooth oval, but has 2 ridges which I think are cutting into the cable.
 

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MrMark

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they all will have a listing. You have to check. Some are just one 12/2. The ones I buy are listed for two 12/2, one 12/3, etc.

no one ever checks that but you should.

THat Halex posted is sold by Home Depot and only takes 1 12/2 cable. I don't use them for that reason.
 
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