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Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Conduit & Fittings
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Product Material:
- Zinc Die Cast
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Type:
- Electrical fittings
Steel City XC 290 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What trade sizes does the Steel City XC 29 series 90 degree AC/flex connector come in?
The Steel City 90 degree AC/Flex clamp connector runs from 3/8 inch up to 4 inch trade size: 3/8 (XC 290), 1/2 (XC291-1), 3/4 (XC 292), 1 (XC 293), 1-1/4 (XC294), 1-1/2 (XC 295), 2 (XC296), 2-1/2 (XC 297), 3 (XC298), 3-1/2 (XC 299) and 4 inch (XC2910). Pick the size to match the armored cable or flex you are terminating, not the box opening.
2) Can I use this Steel City connector on both AC cable and flexible metal conduit?
Yes. The XC 29 series is a combination AC/flex connector, so the same fitting terminates armored cable (AC) and flexible metal conduit. It is a clamp type, meaning the cable or flex is gripped by a clamp and screw rather than a squeeze-on two-screw saddle.
3) Why choose a 90 degree flex connector instead of a straight one?
A 90 degree body turns the cable right at the enclosure, which is what you want when the box sits tight to a stud, a joist, or a wall and a straight connector would need several inches of bending radius in front of it. If you have room to run the cable straight into the knockout, a straight AC/flex connector is the simpler and shallower choice. The XC 29 fittings are the 90 degree version.
4) I need to terminate 3/8 inch AC whip into a fixture box at a 90 degree angle. Which part number do I order?
Order the 3/8 inch size, part number XC 290 (also catalogued each as XC290-1). It is the smallest trade size in the Steel City 90 degree AC/flex clamp connector range and is the usual size for fixture whips.
5) Is this a fitting for rigid or EMT conduit?
No. The XC 29 series is a clamp connector for AC cable and flexible metal conduit only. For EMT you need a set screw or compression EMT connector, and for rigid you need a threaded coupling or locknut and bushing arrangement.
6) What is the Steel City XC 290 connector body made of?
Zinc die cast. That is the standard material for AC and flex clamp connectors in dry indoor work, and it keeps the 90 degree elbow a single piece rather than a fabricated assembly.
7) Are these Steel City 90 degree connectors sold individually or by the box?
They are sold each, so you can order the exact count for the job. Several sizes are also catalogued with an (EA) designation, such as the 3/8 inch XC290-1, 1/2 inch XC291-1 and 3/4 inch XC292-1.
How fast can I get the Steel City XC 290 delivered?
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Does the Steel City XC 290 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Steel City XC 290 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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