Emergency TIA needed ASAP for raintight EMT fittings

The only code violation stems from using the fitting in a manner that violates its *instructions*.
Would like to add that those instructions also include limitations enumerated within the listing standard. E.g. the part of UL 514(B) that says, to paraphase, that a fitting with non-standard male threads shall be supplied with a locknut and shall only be used to connect to a sheet metal enclosure.

Cheers, Wayne
 
Would like to add that those instructions also include limitations enumerated within the listing standard. E.g. the part of UL 514(B) that says, to paraphase, that a fitting with non-standard male threads shall be supplied with a locknut and shall only be used to connect to a sheet metal enclosure.

Cheers, Wayne
I'm still going to make the case that isn't clearly what is meant by the code when it says "instructions included in the listing". The listing is not the standard. If the manufacturers are failing to provide instructions they should be providing then that's between them and the NRTL, and doesn't create a code violation by the installer.
 
I’m not sure why the manufacturers cannot make equipment and fittings with compatible threads and make them a standard and universally available. No reason for all the mismatched threads and cobbling of parts.
But in a sense they probably do.
We as electricians just go dig in the back of the service van , rummage through, and voila. And hope no one notices.
 
I mean how many years ago did they go for the gaskets on the RT fittings? 10-15 years??

Before that compression fittings had no gaskets and I don't recall many issues.

I'd rather have a fitting that I can tighten than the crappy gasket
Years ago I worked at two places that had nightly high pressure wash downs and always used quality Thomas & Betts rain tight fitting on EMT conduit with no major water intrusion problems. We tried to avoid entering top of NEMA 4 boxes and start stop stations. I never trust any die cast flimsy fittings. Appears somebody dropped the ball when they transitioned to so called rain tight gathered fittings. Retired but still have a collection of T&B 1/2 to 1"" EMT rain tight fittings that I will use when I get an EV vehicle.
 
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