M msteiner Senior Member Location Maryland Oct 25, 2021 #1 Where underground conduit stubs up into equipment, is it common practice to install seals around the cable to prevent groundwater intrusion?
Where underground conduit stubs up into equipment, is it common practice to install seals around the cable to prevent groundwater intrusion?
infinity Moderator Staff member Location New Jersey Occupation Journeyman Electrician Oct 25, 2021 #2 Ground water no, but you want to keep different air from mixing within the panel which can cause condensation.
Ground water no, but you want to keep different air from mixing within the panel which can cause condensation.
electrofelon Senior Member Location Cherry Valley NY, Seattle, WA Occupation Electrician Oct 25, 2021 #3 infinity said: Ground water no, but you want to keep different air from mixing within the panel which can cause condensation. Click to expand... Yup, its a good idea. This is what happens when you dont seal your conduit and the other end goes to an UG vault that is filled with water..... Attachments ct.jpg 146.5 KB · Views: 23
infinity said: Ground water no, but you want to keep different air from mixing within the panel which can cause condensation. Click to expand... Yup, its a good idea. This is what happens when you dont seal your conduit and the other end goes to an UG vault that is filled with water.....