which NUCC materials are approved for Article 354
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cselectric
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Re: which NUCC materials are approved for Article 354
I see no specific prohibition of any thermoplastic material, nor any specific requirement of material type. The question here is not what code allows, but what is available in the marketplace. And that is a question for the manufacturer or distributor to answer. I would suggest discussing this with a licensed electrical contractor who has experience with this type of installation (NUCC isn't exactly common, at least not in this part of the world.)
Just out of curiosity, what is your objection to PVC?
[ September 02, 2005, 10:34 PM: Message edited by: cselectric ]
I see no specific prohibition of any thermoplastic material, nor any specific requirement of material type. The question here is not what code allows, but what is available in the marketplace. And that is a question for the manufacturer or distributor to answer. I would suggest discussing this with a licensed electrical contractor who has experience with this type of installation (NUCC isn't exactly common, at least not in this part of the world.)
Just out of curiosity, what is your objection to PVC?
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LarryFine
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Re: which NUCC materials are approved for Article 354
It looks like NUCC is a flexible, pre-wired conduit, like MC or AC, except in a smooth-wall tube. The tubing material itself isn't specified.
As CS said, it comes made the way it comes made, so your question should be directed to the manufacturer(s), as advised.
It looks like NUCC is a flexible, pre-wired conduit, like MC or AC, except in a smooth-wall tube. The tubing material itself isn't specified.
As CS said, it comes made the way it comes made, so your question should be directed to the manufacturer(s), as advised.
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Re: which NUCC materials are approved for Article 354
NUCC is the same conduit as HDPE, art 353, except NUCC has conductors. Article 353 was added to 05 NEC, but technically HDPE is an art 352 wiring method.
HPDE and NUCC have been used by utilites for years, outside and underground. Neither are approved for use inside buildings.
A really awsome NM product is fiberglass. strong, easy to pull thru, its much better than PVC.
NUCC is the same conduit as HDPE, art 353, except NUCC has conductors. Article 353 was added to 05 NEC, but technically HDPE is an art 352 wiring method.
HPDE and NUCC have been used by utilites for years, outside and underground. Neither are approved for use inside buildings.
A really awsome NM product is fiberglass. strong, easy to pull thru, its much better than PVC.
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Re: which NUCC materials are approved for Article 354
And I forgot to add Carlon makes HDPE. HDPE can only be HDPE, otherwise its an Art 352 product. HDPE is the same product cutting boards and milk jugs are made from. In the nuclear industry its used for reactor shielding, as its absorbs neutrons. HDPE is also used for water and gas applications.
And I forgot to add Carlon makes HDPE. HDPE can only be HDPE, otherwise its an Art 352 product. HDPE is the same product cutting boards and milk jugs are made from. In the nuclear industry its used for reactor shielding, as its absorbs neutrons. HDPE is also used for water and gas applications.
LarryFine
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Re: which NUCC materials are approved for Article 354
High-Density Poly-Ethylene, if I remember correctly.
High-Density Poly-Ethylene, if I remember correctly.
ryan_618
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Re: which NUCC materials are approved for Article 354
Just be advised that almost the only place you can use it is underground!
Just be advised that almost the only place you can use it is underground!
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