IT Stub

[Alwayslearningelec]

When drawings/ spec calls for a particular size stub up( e.g. 3/4", 1" etc.) for IT/Data have you ever used greenfield/flex instead of hard conduit( EMT etc.)?

 

[LarryFine]

When drawings/ spec calls for a particular size stub up( e.g. 3/4", 1" etc.) for IT/Data have you ever used greenfield/flex instead of hard conduit( EMT etc.)?

No. Wouldn't want to risk the complaints.

 

[Dsg319]

No. Wouldn't want to risk the complaints.

Plus it can be a pain at times pulling through flex.

 

[Tulsa Electrician]

I have on remodels. I give them the option. Cut it open or we fish. Fish is an extra. I have also used inside cabinets with false backs.

 

[infinity]

When drawings/ spec calls for a particular size stub up( e.g. 3/4", 1" etc.) for IT/Data have you ever used greenfield/flex instead of hard conduit( EMT etc.)?

Does the spec say what type of raceway or does it just say a 3/4" or 1" raceway? FMC is a raceway so if the spec just says raceway then that would comply.

 

[tom baker]

If the specs say conduit then FMC would be compliant but not EMT.
Comparing EMT and FMC for stubbing into a suspended ceiling with one 90, with EMT, the cables could be easily pushed in, with FMC and a 90 likely would require a fish tape.

 

[Alwayslearningelec]

Does the spec say what type of raceway or does it just say a 3/4" or 1" raceway? FMC is a raceway so if the spec just says raceway then that would comply.

Always only says "conduit".

 

[infinity]

Always only says "conduit".

Then FMC would comply. Why wouldn't you want to use EMT?

 

[Alwayslearningelec]

Then FMC would comply. Why wouldn't you want to use EMT?

Cheaper but I don't think we'd figure it that way.