Screw type coupling in wet areas

[junkhound]

Kind of 'tongue in cheek' type of query:

Since RTV is rated for wet conditions, would not sealing screw couplings with RTV meet code? Same for boxes, seal with RTV.

 

[LarryFine]

Methinks that is something to ask the inspector.

 

[infinity]

Don't the fittings need to be listed for wet locations?

 

[Ohm2]

Kind of 'tongue in cheek' type of query:

Since RTV is rated for wet conditions, would not sealing screw couplings with RTV meet code? Same for boxes, seal with RTV.

I would fail it.