If the EMT is being used as an EGC, is the couplings function electrical or mechanical?
MC to EMT fitting
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If the EMT is being used as an EGC, is the couplings function electrical or mechanical?
aftershock
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A flex 90 is being used in lieu of a box.
Romex or mc was in the hand book commentary not the NEC code, commentary is opinion, and only applies when it agrees with me.
(F) Fitting. <---- So you interpret this as a flex 90 only? Im not trolling, I am just trying to figure out if what I had mentioned in an earlier post is a code violation.
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I agree with Rick here, the change over, 90 degree or not must remain accessible.
no box in transition
no box in transition
This article in EC&M magazine says its a violation of 300.15 or 300.16 and the fittings are exposed.
http://ecmweb.com/nec/whats_wrong_here/electric_whats_wrong_63/
I think it's a stretch but the coupling are not listed for the use.
What do you think?
no box in transition
This article in EC&M magazine says its a violation of 300.15 or 300.16 and the fittings are exposed.
http://ecmweb.com/nec/whats_wrong_here/electric_whats_wrong_63/
I think it's a stretch but the coupling are not listed for the use.
What do you think?
mdshunk
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Joe wrote that when he came back from visiting the folks at Bridgeport. Coincidence?
Me from post 12
Article written by Joe T.
This was the gist of the Debate, is it listed to be used that way, Now I personally think it is safe and fine. I would rather use a fitting made for the purpose to avoid the argument with an inspector that may see it differently. I know Joe T has an issue with that type of use and he is not alone in his oppion so I am glad to see a fitting that makes it possible avoid these conflicts. Now Bridgeport can lobby the CMP to make it an out right violating to use the 3 fitting method.
Article written by Joe T.
Look again at the author of your article you posted. That is the Joe T. I am referring to.
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You should not, they print false info pretty often.
Joe and I have argued about this in the past and IMO he could never prove his side
e57
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What about the same for NM? Hasn't it been discussed that the transition from EMT to cable that the fitting needs to be designed for the purpose? Listed even?
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e57
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I don't agree either, but have had some trouble convincing others :grin:
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e57
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I could also wrestle them to the ground and tickle them into submission - but it's getting less effective....But you have the skills to shoot them, after a few the rest will start agreeing.
Hows that for a 3k post? Just short of complete irrelevance!
What about the marking on the wires?
Is'nt this why NM can't be striped and the conductors used?
I know this has been discussed to death.
mdshunk
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