Is This What They Mean By "Arranged to Drain"

[Pierre C Belarge]

I was consulting on a job the other day, and the building's electrical work was in major disrepair. They sort of wanted me to look the other way while I was discussing the job at hand.

I came across this PVC install, and I thought it was a good example of "Arranged to Drain" :grin:

 

[mivey]

Local code.:grin:

 

[LarryFine]

"Glue? We don't need no stinkin' glue!"

 

[hillbilly]

"Glue? We don't need no stinkin' glue!"

Thay planned it that way to account for expansion.

If there ever was a reason to use expanson joints, this is it.

steve

 

[mivey]

The problem with pic#2 is that the conduit is not sagged evenly. NEC 110.12

 

[Pierre C Belarge]

Not to mention that there is a large wasp nest in the PVC where is is not connected to the box.
I tried to get a picture, but I think the wasps realized I am allergic to them, and they came out in numbers.

 

[tom baker]

PVC has lessened our quality of workmanship, and we have become used to how easy it is to install. It, like any other wiring method, has its places, like underground.
It can be installed on the exterior of a building, but even strapped every 5ft never looks right.

 

[Zorch]

Until now I never knew how to install a drip loop in PVC conduit.

 

[augie47]

Until now I never knew how to install a drip loop in PVC conduit.

All the outdoor PVC I've seen developes numerous "drip loops" as soon as summer weather arrives :grin:
I agree with Tom, it's should never be an exposed outdoor raceway.

 

[JFletcher]

Pic #3: Leprechaun Electric Seal of Approval?

 

[petersonra]

All the outdoor PVC I've seen developes numerous "drip loops" as soon as summer weather arrives :grin:
I agree with Tom, it's should never be an exposed outdoor raceway.

Did Tom say that?

I agree it ends up looking bad, but it is servicable and safe. And cheap. If the owner does not care what it looks like, who cares? Its his money and his building.

 

[hardworkingstiff]

Was the white conduit above the PVC in question painted GRS, IMC, (or incorrrectly installed PVC)?

 

[Pierre C Belarge]

Was the white conduit above the PVC in question painted GRS, IMC, (or incorrrectly installed PVC)?

It is old painted Rigid Metal Conduit.

 

[emahler]

only problem i see is that they used 2 different colors of PVC...failure to have uniform color makes the job visually unpleasing...

 

[Pierre C Belarge]

only problem i see is that they used 2 different colors of PVC...failure to have uniform color makes the job visually unpleasing...

Are you sure that is the only problem you see?

 

[emahler]

Are you sure that is the only problem you see?

yes...and i'm a very observant person

 

[jeremysterling]

PVC ...can be installed on the exterior of a building, but even strapped every 5ft never looks right.

But if you strap it every three feet, you will meet minimum code requirements.

 

[480sparky]

Nice, straight conduit runs. Too bad the building is so crooked.

 

[emahler]

But if you strap it every three feet, you will meet minimum code requirements.

ok...i'll bite

 

[Minuteman]

I've been meaning to go back and fix it. :grin: