Connecting PVC to EMT conduit

[Citrus Bergamia]

Hello everyone.

I have a non-metallic raceway (3/4", PVC Sch40) installed outdoors, buried underground, and it needs to rise above grade and continue its path along the surface of an exterior wall. What is the proper way to transition from a PVC conduit to an EMT conduit, as per NEC instructions? Should I mount a pullbox on the wall? If so, what type of box should it be? I just cant find the right section in the NEC. Any assistance on this subject will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Strathead]

some people here are going to say the connector isn't listed for that, but I just put a female adapter on the PVC and then an EMT connector, viola!

 

[Citrus Bergamia]

Thanks a lot Strathead, the female adapter will work for me.
Nonetheless, I still need to know if the NEC has any section that can clarify this topic.

 

[LarryFine]

If an inspector ever told me something like this was not an approved usage, I would ask what would be acceptable.

 

[jmellc]

Be sure your EMT is grounded and metal box grounded if you use it. If you use a nonmetallic box, put a grounding bushing on the EMT connector

 

[LarryFine]

A C-condulet could be used if you could come up with a way to bond it.

Yes, I know this job has been done. I just like to keep the conversation going.

 

[Dsg319]

A C-condulet could be used if you could come up with a way to bond it.

Yes, I know this job has been done. I just like to keep the conversation going.

I know this is off topic, but got me to thinking, I wonder why form 7 fittings never come with a bonding screw.

 

[don_resqcapt19]

If an inspector ever told me something like this was not an approved usage, I would ask what would be acceptable.

A PVC female adapter, a rigid nipple, and a rigid to EMT transition fitting

 

[LarryFine]

A PVC female adapter, a rigid nipple, and a rigid to EMT transition fitting

 

[electrofelon]

A PVC female adapter, a rigid nipple, and a rigid to EMT transition fitting

For extra fun, lets assume this needs to be raintight. I give you:

Raintight Rigid/IMC to EMT Transition Fittings

Used to transition from Rigid Metallic Conduit and IMC to EMT in wet and dry locations.

www.bptfittings.com

Your turn. What if I need larger than 1"?

 

[winnie]

SP Products has an ad in EC&M showing PVC to EMT transition fittings.

I've never used them and have no other details than the ad.

Spproducts.com

Jon

 

[qcroanoke]

some people here are going to say the connector isn't listed for that, but I just put a female adapter on the PVC and then an EMT connector, viola!

Did you forget a rigid coupling or are you putting in a pull box?

 

[Strathead]

For extra fun, lets assume this needs to be raintight. I give you:

Raintight Rigid/IMC to EMT Transition Fittings

Used to transition from Rigid Metallic Conduit and IMC to EMT in wet and dry locations.

www.bptfittings.com

Your turn. What if I need larger than 1"?

On a side note, the SP flyer for Quik duct spacers Qwik duct is using my email as a testimonial and pictures from a project I did in Gainesvill Florida as the picture. I am kin of proud, so I am bragging.

 

[Strathead]

Thanks a lot Strathead, the female adapter will work for me.
Nonetheless, I still need to know if the NEC has any section that can clarify this topic.

FYI, the NEC doesn't generally offer what you are looking for. It isn't an installation guide and they take care not to tell you HOW to accomplish something. They tell you the required electrical and/or mechanical result, but how you achieve it is as open as it can be for them.

 

[Citrus Bergamia]

Thanks to each and everyone for sharing me your knowledge.

 

[jmellc]

A C-condulet could be used if you could come up with a way to bond it.

Yes, I know this job has been done. I just like to keep the conversation going.

I have sometimes drilled & tapped a consult for a ground screw.

 

[hbiss]

It might be a moot point if your amount of bends requires a pull box. Looks like a perfect place to install one.

-Hal