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What can I use that will be up to code for a outside panel being used for temporary power (rv shows, fairs, food vendors) to get 4 individual #4's (SOOW) out of a panel ? I would like to use a squeeze connector but it is not weather proof. Does anyone have a suggestion to get the 4 wires out of the panel through the same hole in a weatherproofed way? Thanks
 
side outs

side outs

I am using panels that have been knocked out on the side. 3 on each side so I would like to try to use the existing holes. Any thoughts on how to come out the side?


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Dave
 
weather proofing

weather proofing

I can't come out the bottom. If I do that the connection sits on the ground. I have to come out the sides.
 
How and why are you running individual conductors? The conductors should be run together in a conduit. The connector for the conduit will be weatherproof. There is no method that I am aware of that will alow individual conductors to be installed in a weatherproof way to a panel because connectors are not run in this manner.
 
You can use non-waterproofed side knockouts as long as they're below any internal energized parts.
 
huh?

huh?

individual wires clamped together in a romex type connector is legal in a 3R location if the penetration is below uninsulated buss?
 
POWER_PIG said:
individual wires clamped together in a romex type connector is legal in a 3R location if the penetration is below uninsulated buss?
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No. fill the side holes with snap in blanks and bring your wires out the bottom.
 
POWER_PIG said:
individual wires clamped together in a romex type connector is legal in a 3R location if the penetration is below uninsulated buss?
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Individual wires in one connector, no. A cable, yes.
 
Two ideas. One is to use an LB out the side of the panel with a kellems connector for the 4 individual cables (Carny cable I assume). Second thought which I plan to use next spring is to build a temporary wooden enclosure around the panel.
 
Rated CGB per cord size? Same concept as a TMC connector for MC.
 
You can not run individual conductors out of the box. Each hot wire needs a ground for safety reasons.

Use water tight, flex conduit with a water tight connector. The other end would also have to be water tight to avoid filling the flex.
 
dneveaux said:
What can I use that will be up to code for a outside panel being used for temporary power (rv shows, fairs, food vendors) to get 4 individual #4's (SOOW) out of a panel ? I would like to use a squeeze connector but it is not weather proof. Does anyone have a suggestion to get the 4 wires out of the panel through the same hole in a weatherproofed way? Thanks
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Use these inserts

http://www.lappusa.com/Spec_Template2.asp?nGroupID=11090

with these connectors

http://www.lappusa.com/Spec_Template2.asp?nGroupID=110342

:smile:
 
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