Southwire bx142 Armored Cable 14-2 250 Foot

Product Description

The SOUTHWIRE bx142 is a 14-2 armored electrical cable designed for protected branch-circuit wiring in residential and light commercial construction. Armored cable (Type AC) uses a flexible interlocked metal armor jacket to shield the conductors from physical damage, making it suitable for exposed runs where non-metallic sheathed cable is not permitted by code. The 14-2 configuration carries two current-carrying conductors plus a ground, sized for 15-amp circuits under standard NEC residential wiring rules. Licensed electricians install this product for outlet circuits, lighting branch circuits, and similar general-purpose wiring applications.

This cable is used in residential new construction and renovation work where local codes require armored cable in place of or in addition to NMB-style sheathed cable. Typical applications include wiring from panels to junction boxes, fixture drops, and device circuits in finished or partially finished spaces. The 250-foot coil format is standard for electricians stocking a service vehicle or staging a job site. The minimum purchase quantity is 25 feet, sold by the foot.

Key Features

• 14-2 conductor configuration suitable for 15-amp branch circuits
• Flexible interlocked metal armor jacket provides physical protection to conductors
• 250-foot coil supports full residential circuit runs without splicing
• Sold by the foot with a 25-foot minimum order for job-specific cuts
• Designed for installation per NEC Article 320 governing Type AC cable

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and general-use armored cable for standard 15-amp residential and light commercial branch-circuit applications where Type AC armored cable is required or specified.

Installation Notes

Installation of Type AC armored cable must be performed by a licensed electrician in accordance with NEC Article 320 and applicable local electrical codes. Always de-energize the circuit and verify with a meter before making any connections at the panel or device end. Use an appropriate anti-short bushing at each termination point where the armor is cut, as required by code. Secure the cable with listed AC cable clamps or staples at intervals specified by the NEC.