Aug 22, 2011 · When running wires underground through PVC conduit to feed a garage, is THHN or THWN the proper type to use? Suppose a garage is to be wired with a subpanel fed from the house …

Jan 16, 2024 · Trying to get a gauge for what most people use/specify for underground 90 deg risers with PVC conduit routing. Applicaiton I'm specifically referring to is PVC conduit routed underground …

May 2, 2013 · I used to always use PVC straps to support PVC conduit until I had several situations where the sun would heat up both the straps and the conduit resulting in the straps snapping off and …

May 17, 2023 · Apparently you can't buy 10 AWG THHN solid wire by the foot anymore at the big box stores... And you can't get a precut package of it either. I've read that you are not supposed to strip …

Sep 29, 2021 · Customer questioning the use of listed PVC conduit instead of cheaper white plumbing pipe. Other than code requirements I believe there is a physical difference as well. I know the …

May 4, 2009 · In the 2008 NEC, 352.10 (G) (PVC Conduit section) refers you back to Table 300.5 (minimum cover requirements, 600V and less). The burial depth of the pipe will depend on what's …

Apr 1, 2024 · How do you make a watertight connection between PVC conduit and a NEMA 3R metal enclosure? In this case, the metal enclosure sits under an overhanging eave and is directly out of …

Jan 24, 2012 · i've worked in the trades for 30 years, electrical since 1993, i recently relocate to anew are and see contractors usine what i call "big bertha" torches to heat pvc conduit for bending. i know …

May 24, 2007 · Is SER cable allowed to be installed in PVC conduit buried underground? If not what's the code reference that prohibits this installation? I generally install USE-2 without an outer sheath in …

Apr 19, 2011 · PVC Conduit (DZYR) [Rigid nonmetallic] Schedule 40 conduit is suitable for underground use by direct burial or encasement in concrete. Schedule 40 conduit is also suitable for aboveground …