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brianmiller
09-22-2009, 04:54 PM
Do you all write up the metal flexible conduits as a defect? I didn't see any deficiencies with the conduit itself...

b
Scott Patterson
09-22-2009, 04:56 PM
Do you all write up the metal flexible conduits as a defect? I didn't see any deficiencies with the conduit itself...

b

Are you talking about flexround ducts? or Electrical conduit?
wayne soper
09-22-2009, 05:02 PM
Do you mean non insulated metal flex duct? Yes, I write it up.
Rick Hurst
09-22-2009, 05:08 PM
As a defect NO.
I write them up as subject to rust and should be upgraded to a weather-tight material. Some may call it Seal-tight material.

rick
ken horak
09-22-2009, 05:20 PM
Flexible Metal Conduit is no longer permitted for use in wet locations. (2008 NEC 348.12 )
When it was allowed, the conductors inside it needed to rated for wet locations also.



As a defect NO.
I write them up as subject to rust and should be upgraded to a weather-tight material. Some may call it Seal-tight material.

rick

The technical and correct term is Liquidtight flexible metal conduit (LFMC) or
Liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit ( LFNC)

Sealtight is a brand of LFMC like romex is a brand of NM cable.
( but everyone calls it sealtight and romex , just like band-aid and kleenex)