jph320
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I was gonna run #3 copper thhn in conduit for a 100amp service. Does stranded vs solid matter?
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Well 3 solid is a bit tough to get in a conduit.
jph320
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Straight 10ft run
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Straight, bends doesn't matter.
jumper
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310.3 Stranded Conductors. Where installed in raceways,
conductors of size 8 AWG and larger shall be stranded.
Exception: As permitted or required elsewhere in this
Code.
Rob got it, I type way too slow again.
conductors of size 8 AWG and larger shall be stranded.
Exception: As permitted or required elsewhere in this
Code.
Rob got it, I type way too slow again.
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jph320
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Thhn or thwn? Not sure because the drip loop is exposed to the weather
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If it is outdoors in a conduit then it must have a "W" in it. Most THHN wire is dual rated as THWN also.
When you mentioned the #3 solid I wondered where in the world you would find that animal. I would be almost as surprised if you found a THHN that did not also have a THWN rating, but, to answer, a "W" conductor is needed both due to the exposure at the weatherhead and being inside an outdoor raceway. (THWN, RHW, XHHW, etc)
(sorry, Dennis... I am slow this mornin')
(sorry, Dennis... I am slow this mornin')
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Man up. Wear gloves if you have to.
kwired
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And if you did find that animal it is likely to be bare conductor instead of insulated.
jumper
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Actually, the animal (#3 solid) would be a bear to bend/work with...................
You all may now groan at my bad pun.
I'll bet it will be lot's of fun rolling it off the real..:lol:Actually, the animal (#3 solid) would be a bear to bend/work with...................
You all may now groan at my bad pun.
mivey
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Stripping it would be a hairy task.
kwired
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Actually, the animal (#3 solid) would be a bear to bend/work with...................
You all may now groan at my bad pun.
I do use 4 AWG solid a lot for GEC's. Not too bad to bend.
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