Emt

[ActionDave]

Cool. I won't install it outdoors here for any reason.

That sea level air is some harsh stuff, too much oxygen, glad I don't have to deal with it.

 

[darekelec]

Is that an actual code or just a job spec?

Code.

 

[bluecollar84]

According to the NEC it can be installed outdoors correct? What code article references that?


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[kwired]

According to the NEC it can be installed outdoors correct? What code article references that?


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358.10 - Uses permitted.

Doesn't say outdoors, but does say wet locations.

 

[peter d]

That sea level air is some harsh stuff, too much oxygen, glad I don't have to deal with it.

Very true, hence why we have such a problem with EMT outdoors. And it's not just EMT - air conditioner cabinets get hit pretty hard too.

 

[310 BLAZE IT]

EMT in NYC is banned outdoors. Probably because of acid rains.
If you would ask for raintight emt connectors in supply store they would think you are nuts.
We use aluminum RMC most of the time. It's connectors don't have the raintight listing.

Pretty sure it's just the unions wanting to increase the labor costs, just like how FMC can't be used in ceilings, no?

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[Carultch]

EMT in NYC is banned outdoors. Probably because of acid rains.
If you would ask for raintight emt connectors in supply store they would think you are nuts.
We use aluminum RMC most of the time. It's connectors don't have the raintight listing.

How do you satisfy 344.42(A), if the connectors aren't listed for wet locations?

 

[kwired]

How do you satisfy 344.42(A), if the connectors aren't listed for wet locations?

I think he meant there is no demand for raintight connectors because you can't use EMT outside (there) so the supply house won't have any.