I'm looking a manufacturer in Southern California who make concrete raceway

[fandi]

Hello All,
I googled but could not find any manufacturers. Maybe I used the wrong terms?
The intent is to run EMT conduits above ground to pedestal based electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) at a parking structure. The pedestal will stand on the concrete raceway. I already have the EVCS cutsheet showing pedestal dimensions and the EVCS weight. Currently in the field I see concrete hollow blocks (elec conduits run inside) have been used for existing EVCS but I can't find any contact information to call. Also the hollow rectangular 5"W x 4"H is not big enough to run (20) 3/4" conduits anyway.
Alternatively, if I can't find concrete manufacturer to make it (Jensen precast said it has to be custom built) I'm open to other raceway types since concrete wheel stops will be installed anyway.
Thanks a lot.

 

[Jraef]

Hello All,
I googled but could not find any manufacturers. Maybe I used the wrong terms?
The intent is to run EMT conduits above ground to pedestal based electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) at a parking structure. The pedestal will stand on the concrete raceway. I already have the EVCS cutsheet showing pedestal dimensions and the EVCS weight. Currently in the field I see concrete hollow blocks (elec conduits run inside) have been used for existing EVCS but I can't find any contact information to call. Also the hollow rectangular 5"W x 4"H is not big enough to run (20) 3/4" conduits anyway.
Alternatively, if I can't find concrete manufacturer to make it (Jensen precast said it has to be custom built) I'm open to other raceway types since concrete wheel stops will be installed anyway.
Thanks a lot.

I don't know a=of anything made specifically for above ground use, but i would talk to these guys and see if this utility trench product can be used above ground, or just use it like it's supposed to be used and make it flush.

http://www.oldcastleprecast.com/plants/Enclosures/products/electric/Pages/plastibeton.aspx

 

[Smart $]

Are you dealing with job specs that call for this method?

If not, I'd consider just running PVC embedded in a concrete slab.

 

[donaldelectrician]

Hello All,
I googled but could not find any manufacturers. Maybe I used the wrong terms?
The intent is to run EMT conduits above ground to pedestal based electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) at a parking structure. The pedestal will stand on the concrete raceway. I already have the EVCS cutsheet showing pedestal dimensions and the EVCS weight. Currently in the field I see concrete hollow blocks (elec conduits run inside) have been used for existing EVCS but I can't find any contact information to call. Also the hollow rectangular 5"W x 4"H is not big enough to run (20) 3/4" conduits anyway.
Alternatively, if I can't find concrete manufacturer to make it (Jensen precast said it has to be custom built) I'm open to other raceway types since concrete wheel stops will be installed anyway.
Thanks a lot.

I know that we build our own pipe banks , PVC wrapped in rebar , and poured concrete maybe 3 foot square , conduit on those plastic spacers , and this duct bank may be 12 feet under finished grade , between bldgs and manholes . Tamped with a vibrator while poured .

Maybe you should build your own .



Don

 

[Bugman1400]

I wouldn't use oldcastleprecast since that is typically in-ground and many of the castings I've received from them had severe cracks or were broken. They are also hard to un-load and move. It sounds like the OP needs an above-ground option. I think Don has the best idea of making your own forms.

 

[donaldelectrician]

I wouldn't use oldcastleprecast since that is typically in-ground and many of the castings I've received from them had severe cracks or were broken. They are also hard to un-load and move. It sounds like the OP needs an above-ground option. I think Don has the best idea of making your own forms.

I have only seen one time behind a job trailer , a PVC grey electrical conduit that I believe was to be used in poured concrete duct banks , that is way thinner than Sched 40 PVC , markings were CVX or something . I have never used it .




Don

 

[GoldDigger]

I have seen something like that in white PVC water pipe. It is only usable for low pressure, like after an irrigation valve. And it crushes much more easily.
On the upside, it is easier to bend.

 

[Smart $]

I have seen something like that in white PVC water pipe. It is only usable for low pressure, like after an irrigation valve. And it crushes much more easily.
On the upside, it is easier to bend.

Google "EB-20 pvc conduit".

 

[donaldelectrician]

Google "EB-20 pvc conduit".

That was probably what I saw . I will think that there is some $ saved on material as well as being easier and quicker to bend so $ saved on labor .

It might well allow more conduits in a bank of a limited size with the proper amount of concrete encasing it . UL approved ! EB-20 pvc conduit .

There is no mistaking it for Sched 40 PVC .


Don