Unable to properly ground an armored cable that is too short to reach the internal connector in a masonry box located in an active chimney.

Existing grounding solutions assume the cable can reach the connector or the box can be easily modified; here the cable is short and the masonry is too fragile to chisel.

Severity

4High

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 31, 2026

Workarounds Described

Twisting a solid copper wire around the cable armor and connecting it with a ring terminal to the box

App Concept

ArmorGrip Grounding Clamp

A specialized grounding clamp designed for short armored cables in confined, brittle masonry boxes. It wraps tightly around the cable armor and provides a secure, code-compliant bonding path to the box without needing to chisel or extend the cable.

Key Features

Universal fit for common armored cable diameters
Low-profile design for tight spaces
Screw-driven compression for high-conductivity contact
Includes pre-attached pigtail with ring terminal for box bonding

Target Users: Electricians and maintenance professionals working with old armored cables in masonry or concrete structures.

Revenue Model: Sold per unit at $12-$18 via electrical supply distributors and online marketplaces.

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