SHEA 31979
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Hello all. Is there a minimum that liquidtight can be ran ? I need a nipple into VFD and was checking if there is a code minimum length it can be. Thanks in advance.
Minimum Liquidtight length
- Thread starter SHEA 31979
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- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Retired Electrical Contractor
Never heard of a minimum length
Dsg319
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- West Virginia
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- Wv Master “lectrician”
No NEC minimum requirement that I am aware of. Probably only customer specs if applicable.
gadfly56
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- New Jersey
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- Professional Engineer, Fire & Life Safety
I've only ever heard of a maximum, which I recall is 72 inches (6 feet/1.8 meters).
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- New Jersey
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- Journeyman Electrician
The is no maximum length in the NEC. NYC has a 6' maximum as a code amendment. I agree that there is no minimum length although if it's used for flexibility then there is probably a minimum length required for that.
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- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Retired Electrical Contractor
I believe that is only when you are using the LFMC as a equipment grounding conductor.
gadfly56
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- New Jersey
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- Professional Engineer, Fire & Life Safety
Yes, you are absolutely correct. I found a NEMA bulletin that summarizes the requirements. It was issued in 2006, but they reaffirmed it in 2019.
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- Bremerton, Washington
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- Master Electrician
I had a application for short lengths of liquid tight between cabinets, I found T&B made a LT chase connector which worked well
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