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Does the metal conduit count as a ground?
No, each conduit must contain a separate grounding conductor.
Can a three phase circuit be installed in the same conduit or in different conduits?
The conductors of any three phase circuit must be run in the same conduit. If the circuit requires a neutral, it must also run with the conductors in the same conduit. (If they were to be run in more than one conduit or raceway, the circuit would not operate properly.)
Can multiple feeders be in same conduit?
Yes they can. If the feeders are of different sizes, then a conduit fill calculation must be made to ascertain that the conduit does not become overfilled. Cross sectional areas of the conductors are found and it is then determined what the conduit cross sectional fill will allow.
How you check the stability of the cable feeder?
To make sure that a feeder cable is secure it must be supported. The support distance is stated in the electrical code book. The code also gives support of cable trays, conduit and all the different ways to support cables.
Can you run insulated wires in a conduit pipe?
Except for the ground wire they must be insulated.
What is the code for strapping EMT conduit from a box?
The 2008 NEC code states that conduit must be strapped within 36" or 3 feet from every box or connector, then every 5 feet is acceptable from there.
Does the metal conduit count as a ground?
No, each conduit must contain a separate grounding conductor.
What must be attached to the top end of a conduit riser where conduit is used in a service?
It's called a Weatherhead.
When exist a junction box EMT conduit must be supported with how many inches?
When exist a junction box EMT, conduit must be supported within 18 inches.
Can a three phase circuit be installed in the same conduit or in different conduits?
The conductors of any three phase circuit must be run in the same conduit. If the circuit requires a neutral, it must also run with the conductors in the same conduit. (If they were to be run in more than one conduit or raceway, the circuit would not operate properly.)
Can multiple feeders be in same conduit?
Yes they can. If the feeders are of different sizes, then a conduit fill calculation must be made to ascertain that the conduit does not become overfilled. Cross sectional areas of the conductors are found and it is then determined what the conduit cross sectional fill will allow.
How can you test a rigid steel conduit system being used as an equipment ground conductor to ensure the conduit will be able to carry sufficient ground fault current?
No test is needed. The conduit sizes are laid out in the electrical code book. It states the current carrying capacity of each of the conduit sizes. These test were done by an underwriters test laboratory and approved to carry the stated current capacities. Where the trouble might arise is with the workmanship of the installation. An example, when threads in electrical conduit are involved wrenches must be used not just hand tight, The same thing goes with lock rings, hammer them on not just finger tight. The metallic conduit system needs to be tight to work. There are new code changes coming down the line that will state that a ground wire will have to be pulled along with the feeder wires in a metallic conduit system.
How you check the stability of the cable feeder?
To make sure that a feeder cable is secure it must be supported. The support distance is stated in the electrical code book. The code also gives support of cable trays, conduit and all the different ways to support cables.
Can you run insulated wires in a conduit pipe?
Except for the ground wire they must be insulated.
What is another name for thin wall conduit?
There are many types of conduit used for the containment of electrical wires. PVC is a non-metallic option. If you need something that provides mechanical protection, EMT is a steel conduit with a thin wall. Need even more mechanical protection, you can use rigid conduit. It comes in steel or aluminum, and must be threaded together.
Can you have only one current carrying conductor in a conduit?
You can have only one current carrying conductor in a conduit, but that conduit must have a slot to relieve the eddy currents that will be created by the transformer effect created by the conductor. It is better to run the neutral or opposite conductor along with the hot conductor together in the same conduit, or through the same penetration, so as to minimize this effect.
In Texas what are the emancipation requirements?
You must be a resident of Texas. You must be 17, or 16 and living away from your parents. You must be able to manage your financial affairs and be self supporting. Texas code Chapter 32 Section 31
