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Question by inspector40
Submitted on 5/21/2004
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What does BX stand for?


Answer by billelectric
Submitted on 6/2/2004
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BX cable is AC cable or armored cable. I always wondered about the nomenclature also. I think the B stands for building and the X for extra protection or the armor sheathing. Any oldtimers out there have the answer?

 

Answer by frank mccune
Submitted on 10/23/2005
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BX stands for Bronx which is the burrow of NYC the cable was manufactured in.

 

Answer by mikeh
Submitted on 1/22/2006
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basic armored cable

 

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