transition from pvc to SEU downstream from meter ?

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I've never tried this but, can you use change from pvc conduit to SEU cable via waterproof j box ? Can you run pvc from a meter into an outside waterproof j box and transition to SEU cable thru the wall to a service panel ? Or does that run need to be continuous pvc, and continuous conductors all the way to the panel ? Thank you.
 
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I've never tried this but, can you use change from pvc conduit to SEU cable via waterproof j box ? Can you run pvc from a meter into an outside waterproof j box and transition to SEU cable thru the wall to a service panel ? Or does that run need to be continuous pvc, and continuous conductors all the way to the panel ? Thank you.
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Sure no problem at all. Service entrance conductors may be spliced and tapped.
 
We always run SE cable directly from the meter (SER if meter/main) to the inside breaker panel. We "sleeve" the outside part in PVC with the PVC just poking through to the inside. Some would maybe require a FA and a cable clamp on the inside end, but it's never been requested around here. The toughest part is getting the SE cable through an LB.
 
sometimes once we enter the house, it's a lot harder to route to the panel than outside. A cable would be easier and faster than running pvc all the way. I know we are not supposed to use romex cable in outdoor conduit. Is SEU considered romex cable ? If I use a pvc waterproof j box, I can transition in it to SEU from single cunductors using barrel connectors wrapped in tape ? Or do I have to use factory insulated ones ?
 
I would do as Electromatic suggested, unless prohibited in your locality.

Run SE cable the whole way, unstripped, with the outside portion sleeved in PVC conduit, typically 2", from a male adapter at the meter to an LB at the wall penetration, with just enough conduit to poke through the wall.

The cable jacket protects the conductors as long as you ream the cut end.
 
Electromatic said:
We always run SE cable directly from the meter (SER if meter/main) to the inside breaker panel. We "sleeve" the outside part in PVC with the PVC just poking through to the inside. Some would maybe require a FA and a cable clamp on the inside end, but it's never been requested around here. The toughest part is getting the SE cable through an LB.
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Have you ever tried an EZ LB?
I've seen it once, never have used it. It looks slick

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I have used those EZ LBs, and they are great! The only problem is that few people carry them. I could order them from Home Depot a while ago, but recently have had to go through Amazon.
 
Electromatic said:
I have used those EZ LBs, and they are great! The only problem is that few people carry them. I could order them from Home Depot a while ago, but recently have had to go through Amazon.
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I searched on Amazon once and didn't find it. Their search engine is really not good.

Maybe I'll try again
 
A standard 2" PVC LB probably doesn't have enough room to make the bend and maintain the minimum 5X bending radius on SE cable.
 
Glad to hear it! Did you use a regular LB or the Madion EZ?
I agree that SE in an LB probably does violate the bend radius. I've never calculated it, but I've also never had an inspector call me on it.
 
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