AC90 · 10/2 · Cut To Length Armoured Cable · 10/2BX-Cut

What this product is for

This 10/2 armoured cable is used for indoor branch circuit wiring where a metal armour is preferred for added mechanical protection. In Canadian trade usage, products like this are commonly referred to as BX and are typically sold as AC90 style armoured cable for dry locations.

Use for

Use for feeders and branch circuits in residential, commercial, and institutional interiors where 10 AWG 2-conductor cable with ground is required. Typical applications can include electric water heaters, baseboard heater circuits where permitted, and other 120/240 V loads matched to conductor ampacity, equipment rating, and local code.

Avoid for

Avoid using this cable where wet-location rating, direct burial rating, or outdoor sunlight-exposed jacket performance is required unless the exact product listing confirms those approvals. This style is commonly listed for dry locations only.

Best for

Best for electricians and contractors who need a protected wiring method without installing separate conduit in finished or exposed indoor runs. It is a practical choice where aluminium interlocked armour helps protect the conductors from incidental physical contact.

Installed in

Typically installed in dry indoor walls, ceilings, service spaces, and exposed or concealed runs where armoured cable is permitted. Approximate overall diameter for comparable 10/2 armoured constructions is about 0.66 in (16.8 mm), which can help when planning supports, connectors, and routing.

Why this product exists

This cable combines insulated conductors and metal armour in one assembly to simplify installation where added physical protection is needed. Compared with non-metallic cable, armoured cable is commonly chosen for tougher indoor environments and mixed residential-commercial work.

Compared with similar products

Compared with NMD90 cable, armoured cable adds mechanical protection but is generally heavier and less flexible to install. Compared with TECK90, it is typically intended for less demanding environments, as TECK90 is commonly selected where wet, industrial, or direct burial conditions apply. As a rule of thumb, 10 AWG copper branch-circuit cable is commonly associated with 30A circuits, but actual allowable load depends on termination temperature ratings, equipment, installation conditions, and local electrical code.

Specifications

• Cable type: Armoured cable, commonly sold in Canada as BX or AC90 style
• Conductor size: 10 AWG
• Conductors: 2 insulated conductors plus ground
• Conductor material: Copper conductors based on comparable market listings
• Armour material: Aluminium interlocked armour
• Voltage rating: 600 V on comparable Canadian listings
• Location rating: Dry locations only on comparable Canadian listings
• Maximum conductor temperature: typically 90 deg C (194 deg F) on comparable listings
• Approximate overall diameter: 0.66 in (16.8 mm) on comparable 10/2 armoured constructions
• Buying note: Verify exact certification, conductor stranding, and package length before ordering, as the SKU alone does not identify a confirmed manufacturer

Estimated application guidance is provided for buying support only. Actual performance depends on installation conditions, termination ratings, layout, and local electrical code.