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I'm curious to hear opinions.
Inspector sees exterior EMT into exterior disconnect (happens to be PV system).
The EMT has watertight fittings, but apparently the disconnect got the wrong knockout knocked out, and the connector has reducing washers installed.
However, the reducing washers are not watertight. Now, I THINK it's hard to find watertight reducing washers, though I've only looked online (and only found one manufacturer).
In fact, if you were to re-route the EMT into a different hole, you'd have to plug the old hole, and I don't generally see watertight plugs. Or maybe you'd just have to get a new box. Seems extreme: this is just a NEMA 3 disconnect on the side of an IRC house, no special circumstances/unusual exposure.
I'd like to hear what people think. Thanks.
Inspector sees exterior EMT into exterior disconnect (happens to be PV system).
The EMT has watertight fittings, but apparently the disconnect got the wrong knockout knocked out, and the connector has reducing washers installed.
However, the reducing washers are not watertight. Now, I THINK it's hard to find watertight reducing washers, though I've only looked online (and only found one manufacturer).
In fact, if you were to re-route the EMT into a different hole, you'd have to plug the old hole, and I don't generally see watertight plugs. Or maybe you'd just have to get a new box. Seems extreme: this is just a NEMA 3 disconnect on the side of an IRC house, no special circumstances/unusual exposure.
I'd like to hear what people think. Thanks.
