Can I use tie straps for romex on metal rafters?
M Mdaddyrabbit Well-known member Joined Jun 19, 2016 Messages 96 Location North Carolina Mar 19, 2019 #1 Can I use tie straps for romex on metal rafters?
A alfredeneuman Well-known member Joined Mar 3, 2011 Messages 4,580 Location Fullerton, CA Mar 19, 2019 #2 You should be fine strapping to the face of the rafters. To run NM through any holes in them require the use of grommets.
You should be fine strapping to the face of the rafters. To run NM through any holes in them require the use of grommets.
J Jim greengo Well-known member Joined Sep 3, 2018 Messages 7,415 Location Behind my house Mar 19, 2019 #3 Picture? Running through holes in studs/rafters with stud gaurds would probably be better depending on conditions.
Picture? Running through holes in studs/rafters with stud gaurds would probably be better depending on conditions.
OP M Mdaddyrabbit Well-known member Joined Jun 19, 2016 Messages 96 Location North Carolina Mar 19, 2019 #4 Not easy boring a hole through the 2" beams. 2 holes per beam. I been using a carbon tip hole saw. Wears me out after about 6 holes.
Not easy boring a hole through the 2" beams. 2 holes per beam. I been using a carbon tip hole saw. Wears me out after about 6 holes.
S sberry Banned Joined Jun 18, 2005 Messages 35,747 Location Brethren, Michigan Mar 19, 2019 #5 Holes in 2 inch beams,,, ?
C checkthisout Well-known member Joined Sep 5, 2008 Messages 5,232 Mar 19, 2019 #6 Mdaddyrabbit said: Can I use tie straps for romex on metal rafters? Click to expand... Are the tie straps UL listed for securing NM cable?
Mdaddyrabbit said: Can I use tie straps for romex on metal rafters? Click to expand... Are the tie straps UL listed for securing NM cable?
A alfredeneuman Well-known member Joined Mar 3, 2011 Messages 4,580 Location Fullerton, CA Mar 19, 2019 #7 Tie wraps are listed for securing a number of electrical cables and conduits (NM included).