enireh
Senior Member
- Location
- Canyon Lake,TX
is it ok to use plumbing pvc for an electrical installation? is it against the code? seems to me plumbing pvc is more durable due to the testing done
is it ok to use plumbing pvc for an electrical installation? is it against the code? seems to me plumbing pvc is more durable due to the testing done
is it ok to use plumbing pvc for an electrical installation? is it against the code? seems to me plumbing pvc is more durable due to the testing done
I don't think it's more durable. Most of what's out there now is foam core between two thin layers of pvc.is it ok to use plumbing pvc for an electrical installation? is it against the code? seems to me plumbing pvc is more durable due to the testing done
Are you going to try & pull conductors thru a plumbing elbow ?
I don't think it's more durable. Most of what's out there now is foam core between two thin layers of pvc.
is it ok to use plumbing pvc for an electrical installation? is it against the code? seems to me plumbing pvc is more durable due to the testing done
352.6 Listing Requirements. PVC conduit, factory elbows, and associated fittings shall be listed.
That may be true, I'll check it out in person if I get the chance. It doesn't look much different than solid pvc. Without close close inspection it's hard to spot the difference.I have seen Ken mention that as well but I have never seen it in this area.
That may be true, I'll check it out in person if I get the chance. It doesn't look much different than solid pvc. Without close close inspection it's hard to spot the difference.
Foam core may look the same, but it is rated for DWV (Drain, Waste and Vent) use only.That may be true, I'll check it out in person if I get the chance. It doesn't look much different than solid pvc. Without close close inspection it's hard to spot the difference.
If you don't do much residential work you probably do not run into it much. It is usually marked "cellular core" and is lighter weight then regular sch40 PVC.I have seen Ken mention that as well but I have never seen it in this area.
Some manufacturers also use that construction method for PVC conduit.I don't think it's more durable. Most of what's out there now is foam core between two thin layers of pvc.
Interesting. I have never seen that.Some manufacturers also use that construction method for PVC conduit.
I think it is only in the larger sizes....maybe 3" and up. I recall adds for it in the trade magazines but have never used it.Interesting. I have never seen that.
..... It is also not as strong withstanding crushing forces when buried. ....
No, but basic physics indicates that with the same ID, OD, and material the solid will be stronger than the foam core. The question is whether it is still strong enough. Since if is used for at least some buried waste lines it seems to be good enough for some applications.GD -
Would you have a reference for this?