Raintight connectors

[wmeek]

How come when you call suppliers for raintight fittings , they still give you the old style compression type when the code calls for raintight. Do they even make a raintight connector UL listed. Are the inspectors enforcing this.

 

[Bernard1599]

Follow this link

http://www.globalindustrial.com/g/e...id-tight-fittings/raco-raintight-emt-fittings

Regards,
Bernard

 

[Dennis Alwon]

They make them but many supply companies have no idea that there is a difference between compression and RT fittings. I have done jobs in the past with compression simple because I thought they were RT fittings- didn't know there was a difference.

I also don't think most inspectors know the difference or don't take them apart to find out.

I also have never had a problem with the compression ones outdoor-- that I know about. :grin:

 

[Cow]

Our supply houses know the difference around here. The cost is a HUGE difference. The raintight conn/coup from one supply house have a bluish green tint to them, so there's no way you can confuse them with regular compression fittings.

 

[iwire]

We have to ask for 'raintight compression' or we will just get standard compression. Which makes sense considering the price difference.

 

[infinity]

Is there really a big difference in the manufacturing of the two types? I thought that they were pretty similar so why the big price difference? Supply and demand?

 

[wmeek]

Were these raintight connectors in the 2002 Code Edition.

 

[ptonsparky]

Our suppliers and inspectors know the difference. Enforced as well.

 

[jmellc]

Around here, many people called any compression fittings raintight. Then when specific raintight fittings came along it caused some confusion. Most inspectors here look for them & ask about them on outdoor jobs.