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What kind of wire?
If it's a power wire, why is the place wired with conduit?
Commercial buildings must put all power wiring in conduit, so if you're planning to run romex in a commercial building, the answer would be "no", it's not permissible.
If it's data wire, note that there may be some "crossover" interference if the data wire follows a power wire for very much distance. It's usually not a problem to cross a conduit and tie to it, but it's generally recommended that you not tie data cable to conduit.
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Does triplex wire need to be in conduit under a house?
Yes. If they are single wires they need to be in a conduit.
Does the Nec allow grounding electrode conductor to be run in conduit that has other conductors in the conduit and what code section?
No, the bare copper grounding conductor can not be in a conduit with other conductors. It can be in conduit by itself to provide mechanical protection for the wire.
How is wire pulled into a conduit of 100 feet?
A 100 foot fish tape and wire lubrication will be needed to make this wire pull.
What size conduit is correct for 10-3 gauge wire?
You can pull 10 #3 gauge wires in a 2 1/2" conduit.
Can you zip tie MI cable to conduit legally?
No, the electrical code requires that the mineral insulated cable be strapped at proper intervals and not be piggy backed on to other conduit structures.
Is it okay to run cat5e riser wire above drop ceilings outside of conduit. Also can it be wire tied together against electrical conduit along a wall and over a natural gas pipe?
No, the cat 5 wire should cross conduits at an angle of 90 degrees. If the cat 5 wire is installed in conduit then it can be run parallel with the other conduits. Yes they can be installed above the dropped ceilings but tie them up high near the joists.
Does triplex wire need to be in conduit under a house?
Yes. If they are single wires they need to be in a conduit.
What is conduit wirimg?
Conduit wiring is simply wiring that you find in a conduit. Typically, a conduit is a small round tube, usually metal but sometimes plastic, that carries wires from one area to the next. Wire has a tenancy to sag and get tangled and such when it is laid out in long distances. The conduit serves to protect the wire and to ensure it stays linear and it stays in place.
Is a separate ground wire required for each circuit in a conduit?
No, a single ground wire can be used for multiple circuits in a conduit as long as it meets the sizing requirements based on the largest circuit conductor in the conduit. The ground wire provides a path for fault current to safely return to the source in case of a fault or short circuit.
Why should phase and neutral wire be put together in the metal conduit?
to prevent live conduit in case of short circuit
What is the difference between one current carrying conductor in a conduit and a hot and switch leg in a conduit?
In the first part of the question there will be only one wire in the conduit, in the second part of the question there will be two wires in the conduit.
How much tie wire is used to tie one ton of reinforcing steel?
8 or 10 Kgs tie wire is used
Is it permitted to use flexible conduit over 6 feet in length as a grounding means?
No. The new electrical code change does not allow any flexible conduit to be used as a ground means. It is now required to have a green ground wire pulled into the conduit with the other conductors in the flexible conduit. This grounded bonding conductor is not counted as wire fill when calculating the size of the flexible conduit to use
How do you get a power cable through a hose?
You should probably use electrical conduit approved for this purpose, and not hose - anything else is unsafe and will fail. To get the cable through the conduit: Find a styrofoam ball, ping-pong ball, or similar very lightweight ball just slightly smaller than the inside diameter of the conduit. Push the end of a piece of lightweight nylon twine (longer than your conduit) through the ball and tie it in a knot. On one end of the conduit, attach the hose of a shop-vac - and at the other end, drop in your ball. The vacuum will suck the ball and twine through the conduit. Retrieve the ball. Then use the twine to pull your line through the conduit (if small wire), or to pull a length of stronger rope or cable through before attaching it your wire.
Does the Nec allow grounding electrode conductor to be run in conduit that has other conductors in the conduit and what code section?
No, the bare copper grounding conductor can not be in a conduit with other conductors. It can be in conduit by itself to provide mechanical protection for the wire.
How is wire pulled into a conduit of 100 feet?
A 100 foot fish tape and wire lubrication will be needed to make this wire pull.
What is the main reason for connecting a ground wire to the end of a conduit being used to protect the wire?
The main reason for connecting a ground wire to the end of a conduit is to ensure that the conduit itself is properly grounded. This helps dissipate any stray currents or faults, reducing the risk of electrical hazards and providing a path for fault currents to travel safely to ground.
