using copper pipe in a deck

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when we were running the feeds for the pool lights in the deck my boss wanted to use copper pipe instead of emt pipe. what is the advantage of doing that or do you have to according to code?
 
I have never seen anyone using copper pipe for electrical installation, interesting!!?. I know this is not saying much. Everyday, I learn something new. I like to see/learn what others say about it.
 
I don't install 'em that way but I have seen it. Rigid pipe to the pool light j-box from the equipment pad. Copper pipe from the j-box to the light niche.

I've only seen it once that way but it made sense to me since that pipe does fill with water.
 
tmbrk said:
I don't install 'em that way but I have seen it. Rigid pipe to the pool light j-box from the equipment pad. Copper pipe from the j-box to the light niche.

I've only seen it once that way but it made sense to me since that pipe does fill with water.
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But is it a listed raceway?
 
Controls said:
I have never seen anyone using copper pipe for electrical installation, interesting!!?. I know this is not saying much. Everyday, I learn something new. I like to see/learn what others say about it.
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are you confusing copper pipe for red brass conduit?
 
Electricalperson, I guess you meant to quote OP (banshee134), I am not saying anything about copper pipe. I have never seen copper pipe been used for electrical purpose (besides copper water pipe for grounding) . That is what I am saying.
 
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But is it a listed raceway?
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I never checked the pipe after I ripped it out for any listings. It was on a thirty year old pool that was getting refitted. I removed all the existing electrical and installed my PVC and rigid. I just figured that was the way they did it in the old days or the way the pool contractor decided to do it back then.
 
Pool contractors use this conduit because it is resistant to corrosion. If you use emt, you must protect it. I'm not quite sure why PVC isn't widely used, it may be an effect that chlorine has on the plastic.
 
Controls said:
Electricalperson, I guess you meant to quote OP (banshee134), I am not saying anything about copper pipe. I have never seen copper pipe been used for electrical purpose (besides copper water pipe for grounding) . That is what I am saying.
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sorry i pressed the wrong quote button. i ment to quote the OP :)
 
earshavewalls said:
Pool contractors use this conduit because it is resistant to corrosion. If you use emt, you must protect it. I'm not quite sure why PVC isn't widely used, it may be an effect that chlorine has on the plastic.
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i usually use PVC for pools. i actually never used any type of metal pipe when i do pools. i never had a problem with corrosion or anything caused by the pool water
 
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