Transition from underground PVC to smaller stub-up above ground

[Kaneneville]

I plan to run a 2" underground PVC conduit to a 4" square sign pole. The pole probably cannot accommodate both power and telecom conduits so i am thinking of making a transition from 2" to 1" PVC stub-up at the footing. Will this be a code violation or cause any issue? Thank you.

 

[tom baker]

No violation but will make pulling hard going into 1”.

1” pvc on metal sign post = damage to pvc. A lawn mower hitting the pvc will cause damage.

Use RMC. Sch 80 is better than Sch 40.

 

[augie47]

I think it's actually a plumbing fitting but I've seen it used and allowed..it makes the wire pull easier

 

[Little Bill]

I think it's actually a plumbing fitting but I've seen it used and allowed..it makes the wire pull easier

That's what we call a Bell reducer. It is available in electrical PVC.

 

[brantmacga]

I’d probably opt for a handhole next to the pole base.


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[Kaneneville]

No violation but will make pulling hard going into 1”.

1” pvc on metal sign post = damage to pvc. A lawn mower hitting the pvc will cause damage.

Use RMC. Sch 80 is better than Sch 40.

Thank you. Yeah. I think I will go with PVC coated RGS for the stub up.

 

[ptonsparky]

We have sleeved smaller Sch80 with a scrap piece of 2" Sch80 to above that mower impact zone.