12/2 AC90 BX Armoured Copper Cable – By the Meter, 75M or 150M
The 12/2 AC90 Armoured Electrical Cable, commonly referred to as BX cable, is designed for approved open and concealed electrical wiring in dry locations.
It contains two insulated 12 AWG copper conductors and one bare copper grounding conductor, protected by flexible interlocked aluminum armour. The armoured construction provides additional mechanical protection while allowing the cable to be routed through compatible residential, commercial, renovation, and new-construction installations.
This product is available cut by the meter for smaller jobs or in complete 75-meter and 150-meter rolls for larger electrical projects.
Key Features
- 12/2 AC90 armoured electrical cable
- Commonly called BX cable
- Two insulated 12 AWG copper conductors
- One bare copper grounding conductor
- Flexible interlocked aluminum armour
- Designed for approved dry-location applications
- Suitable for open and concealed wiring
- Provides added mechanical cable protection
- Available by the metre
- Available in 75 m and 150 m rolls
- Suitable for residential and commercial electrical projects
Available Purchase Options
| Length | Sale Format | SKU |
|---|---|---|
| By the Metre | Cut length | CUT-AC90-12/2CU |
| 75M | Full roll | AC90-12/2CU-75M BX |
| 150M | Full roll | AC90-12/2CU-150M BX |
Common Applications
- Residential branch circuits
- Compatible receptacle circuits
- Commercial electrical wiring
- Renovation and retrofit projects
- New-construction wiring
- Open or concealed dry-location installations
- Cable troughs
- Approved flexible cableways
- Projects requiring additional mechanical protection
Important: Confirm the manufacturer’s specifications, allowable ampacity, circuit requirements, breaker size, connector compatibility, installation method, permitted location and application using the latest Canadian Electrical Code. Installation should be completed by a qualified electrician where required.
