can I install electrical conduit on the chimneys on outside walls of houses?
B bataween Member Apr 19, 2019 #1 can I install electrical conduit on the chimneys on outside walls of houses?
hbiss EC, Westchester, New York NEC: 2014 Location Hawthorne, New York NEC: 2014 Occupation EC Apr 19, 2019 #2 Why not? -Hal
infinity Moderator Staff member Location New Jersey Occupation Journeyman Electrician Apr 19, 2019 #3 Sure some houses around here have the drop from the pole attached to the chimney.
PaulMmn Senior Member Location Union, KY, USA Occupation EIT - Engineer in Training, Lafayette College Apr 20, 2019 #4 People used to attach their TV antennas (remember them?) to the chimney. And when some chimneys crumbled under the antennas, some communities banned antennas on chimneys. Should have insisted on stronger chimneys!
People used to attach their TV antennas (remember them?) to the chimney. And when some chimneys crumbled under the antennas, some communities banned antennas on chimneys. Should have insisted on stronger chimneys!
kwired Electron manager Location NE Nebraska Apr 21, 2019 #5 Old brick chimney yes, I don't know I would use the part above the roof for horizontal loading of a service drop though.
Old brick chimney yes, I don't know I would use the part above the roof for horizontal loading of a service drop though.