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Romex 6/2 NM-B Wire and Conduit

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I need to run some Romex® 6/2 NM-B wire (around 40 feet) from my garage to my basement. One of the walls it's going through is masonry. Does code require I use conduit? If not, is there any harm in running it through conduit? Thanks :)
 
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Rjniles is right about how cheap aluminum(AL) is. And AngelArs is right to follow the instructions. Personally, I couldn't find the copper restriction in either instruction manual. However, AL would be a whole lot of extra work. You'd have to research the listing(label) on the terminations and the equipment to see if it's allowed and for torque specs. You'd have to use listed for AL wire connectors (not wire nuts). And use Noalox and a torque screwdriver. If that's fun for you let me know.:wink:
 
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True fire caulk will expand due to fire. Maybe that is what you saw and interpreted it as being on fire.
 
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That is firestop expanding foam, not fire caulk. I don't know anything about the foams, never used them.
 
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