Rain Tight EMT fittings for outdoors

[frankft2000]

I see these EMT fittings advertised that are gold in color and they say they are for outside. Where in the code does it say that regular compression type emt fittings aren't approved? I see where raceways need to be arranged to drain, but not about using suitable outdoor fittings.

Thanks

 

[raider1]

314.15 requires fittings used in wet locations to be listed for use in a wet location. (This section is referenced by 358.42 for EMT Couplings and Connectors)

The old style compression fittings are no longer listed for use in wet locations.

Chris

 

[tom baker]

About 4 years ago UL pulled its listing on raintight EMT connectors, as result mfgs had to resubmit products for retesting, most of those products have some type of O-ring. Also keep in mind not every outdoor location is a wet location.

 

[ptonsparky]

The fittings in general are well designed with the exception of those with the rubber gasket That sandwiches between the box and shoulder of the connector.

PP.

 

[frankft2000]

Thanks for the clarification.