Yes the cable can get hot as a toster with or without the bond wire. Over the years AC cable has been improved. When this strip was first introduced to the cable years ago it was loose in the cable, today the strip is closer to the wraped coils, and this close relation to the wrap does help. Years back they called this a leader for the paper. Today they call it a bonding wire. IWIRE describes todays AC Cable. The no bond and loose bond cable would not be best choice for UPS hookup. Replace with MC and get a real ground and Clad protection. The older homes are tough when the owner will not make improvements.
[This message has been edited by LK (edited 07-28-2003).]
