Liquidtight to EMT

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memyselfandI

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It seems that I remember that in a thread or topic of discussion that when changing over from RMC, IMC, or EMT to a FMC or Liquid tight you must either use a connection box or a conduit body to make the transition. Using a rigid coupling to accomplish this was a no no because the coupling is listed for joining two pieces of rigid conduit together and not a transition fitting. Am I wrong to assume this? Where is the reference
 
WOW! I didn't mean to open up an old gapping wound here. I saw that picture in EC&M awhile back. I saw a similar installation yesterday, and honestly, it looked like crap. Having said that, I have done this sort of application before and will continue to do it (not exactly like the picture) until either NEMA, UL, NFPA or any other governing body addresses this issue and makes it SPECIFICALLY clear as to the proper techniques and uses of certain fittings so we can get this cleared up. It's a matter of interpretation by the AHJ on whether to accept this or not. 110.3(b) is clear but vague. Last time I checked there were no instructions with a box of fittings as to what is the proper procedure for installing the product, but I have a feeling its coming. IMHO, a coupling is used to couple, a connector is used to connect, an adapter is used to adapt. Do you connect two pieces of pipe together or do you couple them together? Do you couple a conduit to a box or conduit body, or do you connect it? Adapter is what we use to make things work.
 
memyselfandI said:
IMHO, a coupling is used to couple, a connector is used to connect,
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IMO that is exactly what they are being used for. :smile:

The LFMC connector is used to connect the LFMC to the coupling, the coupling is being used to couple the connectors and the EMT connector is being used to connect the coupling to the EMT. :)
 
iwire said:
IMO that is exactly what they are being used for. :smile:

The LFMC connector is used to connect the LFMC to the coupling, the coupling is being used to couple the connectors and the EMT connector is being used to connect the coupling to the EMT. :)
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I'll drink to that!!
 
I'll drink to almost anything!! We use rigid couplings to transition conduit types all the time, it never even occurred to me to question such an obvious and practicle method. But some of you guys can really find the fly poop in the pepper shaker.
 
Iwire, that reminds me of the song lyrics that went: "The knee bone's connected to the shin bone. The shin bone's connected to the ankle bone. And the ankle bone's connected to the foot bone."

Great old song, but that's all I remember.:grin:
 
yanici said:
Iwire, that reminds me of the song lyrics that went: "The knee bone's connected to the shin bone. The shin bone's connected to the ankle bone. And the ankle bone's connected to the foot bone."

Great old song, but that's all I remember.:grin:
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"Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones..."
 
brandon2177k said:
Ever seen these?


http://www.bptfittings.com/catalog/catalog_families.asp?tp_id=13&category_id=65&family_id=76


http://www.bptfittings.com/catalog/catalog_families.asp?tp_id=35&category_id=292&family_id=341
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I need one made of steel. I also need it to be in 3" for the following installation. There ain't no way I would put a pull box, gutter or C condulets in this installation.

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Good looking install ;) , please post if you find any steel ones -I hav'nt seen any

Ps , is that a pvc coup ? you did'nt want to carry the grnd ?
 
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