Electrical Pro tip #31. Learn about Electrical PVC Conduit. Be a Pro.Learn from the Pros.@ 10:30 a.m

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[@electricianhub86]

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[@trevorwelch924]

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[@electricianhub86]

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[@jameskelly2777]

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[@charlesworkman2772]

Great video. Just the facts. Thanks

[@jasonbolin7025]

Great video!

[@SteveHorvathjr]

Thanks very helpful

[@stevenle1760]

Cool video, good intro to PVC conduit.

[@gsxrsquid]

I'm getting ready to run a sub panel to my carport. I was not aware of the 360 rule but it makes a lot of sense. Very useful information. Maybe next lesson teach about conduit fill. I was watching a guy in Lowe's today buying about a hundred feet of #2 with 3 conductors and a ground. He picked up a piece of 3/4 PVC to see if it would fit. I think he finally ended up with 1 1/4. Better to use a fill calculator and make sure. Thanks for the info!

[@buildingbuildercip8292]

Very well explained... much appreciated!

[@electricianhub86]

You are very welcome! Welcome to the community!

[@rajivvyas9190]

Thanks it was helpful.

[@electricianhub86]

Thank you!

[@techups3082]

When Transitioning from outside (stucco/sidding) to inside garage. Does the PVC conduit need to be present in that 4 to 6 inch wall cavity? when running THHN wire?

[@AdamSmithChill]

good video thanks. i am basically a master electrician now that i watched this video 👍⚡😲

[@electricianhub86]

Lmbo love it

[@al52269]

Great video, Thanks for sharing. New subscriber here from Philadelphia PA

[@electricianhub86]

Thank you!!

[@dshudson]

Thanks. About to attempt inground conduit for my pool. Wish me luck

[@electricianhub86]

got to have a conduit attitude

[@apagan65]

Thank you for this cool introductory lesson sir! That was very helpful!👍

[@amathonn]

Outstanding video, great presentation.

[@electricianhub86]

Awesome thank you!

[@jeffoshea1349]

great video

[@MrEricdgreat]

I remember doing a loft building in down town Dallas Tx all services in PVC .

[@electricianhub86]

I love working with it!!

[@JohnThomas-lq5qp]

In all my 50 years as a sparky never once installed PVC inside of a house. Would go with EMT. In my area in commercial locations you are not allowed to run any PVC ( power & Plumbing ) due to poisonous funes it gives off in a fire. I wired up a 3/4 millon dollar house in a rich area where they made the plumber install 4" expensive copper drain lines rather then PVC or safer cast iron pipe. Should use expansion joints on all outdoor PVC runs especially in colder climates. 100' of flimsy schedule 40 PVC with a 100 degree temperature spread from hot summers to cold winters will create 4" of expansion / contraction.

[@marcosmatos7004]

GREAT introductory video! Very educational & entertaining...PLEASE KEEP 'EM COMING!!!

[@electricianhub86]

Thank you! Will do!

[@rodneysmart9774]

2:00 the LB gets you into and out of buildings or walls, correct?

[@drewd7824]

How Do you transition from a 2 inch conduit coming out of the ground into an outlet outdoors

[@colinpovey2904]

Thank you so much. I have done a fair bit of wiring, but never had to use conduit. I now have to make a short run, in a garage, under 20 feet, but I am going to have to use conduit. Question: Is it legal to use PVC in a a garage, or do I have to use EMT or something else? The garage has finished walls, and the outlet and all conduit will be installed above the height that a car cold hit the tubing Thanks.

[@electricianhub86]

Every area is different I would definitely ask your inspector.

[@klaudiayo1751]

Thank you! This was super helpful, if you're able to, could you please do a video on how to install it properly? I'm redoing my kitchen and adding an island. I dug up the trench and I'm ready to run electrical. I just want to make sure I do it the right way

[@mrpaupie]

The conduit body: is that what you'd use to run surface-mounted pvc conduit through a wall, from one room to another?

[@warrenranstrom4462]

Are you supposed to prime and glue the flexible pvc? I’m running T 12 out to my pool. Thanks

[@electricianhub86]

Great question, I would definitely get a license electrician's guidance when wiring your pool!

[@lacksleep424]

Exactly what I needed to hear thanks man!

[@DT006]

Total noob question. For the LB fitting, how do you attach that to the wall? Or are you relying on the connection to the conduit?

[@electricianhub86]

Yeah you glue it all together, but you'll be using straps for the PVC itself which will steady everything

[@joshdevlin6847]

Great video. Do you have a recommendation on running wire through drywall to pvc conduit?

[@electricianhub86]

Every inspector is different, but typically we just use something like an LB and cut a little stub piece of PVC until we get into the void of the wall. Also if you just transitioning you could possibly just use a small stub piece to protect it as it passes through

[@noconsentgiven]

Hello fam😆👍, I have a question. Is thhn wire ok to use in liquid tite flexible nm conduit for surface mount residential circuits?

[@electricianhub86]

Great question! It would have to have a W designation. Thhn/thw Thhn/thwn Thwn Or something similar

[@noconsentgiven]

@@electricianhub86 Ok, appreciate the info fam👍💪❤️!

[@noopynnus]

Thanks for this video. We have an outdoor electrical socket that is free-standing in our backyard, but the PVC conduit (that props it up) had been snapped and so the entire assembly is knocked down right now. How can we repair this? Can we buy a split coupling merge the separated conduit pieces back together?

[@electricianhub86]

There are several ways that that can be satisfied with proper fittings.

[@bp3117]

In My company we run only 3 90

[@jaygee8677]

Great channel I was just introduced to it….quick question can I glue flexible non-metallic (wire whip) conduit into a LB fitting?

[@electricianhub86]

I know a lot of inspectors that will let you do it! As far as it being listed to do so I am not sure, I will look into it, even if it is, I would ask your inspector lol

[@andypridmore2435]

Here in Florida when they do wells, they splice in the LB. I know it says it’s ok but how do you determine your max fill in it? Example a 3/4 LB has a 6.5 CU IN marking in the LB and usually there are 3 #12’s spliced in it. How do I find if the LB is adequately sized for those #12’s? Do you have a video for that?

[@wlit]

How to connect 3/4 PCV conduit from the breaker box to Nema 14-50 that is 3 feet away? What kind of fitting is needed from the breaker box to 3/4 PCV conduit? TA + Lock Ring?

[@electricianhub86]

There are several different ways to attach conduit to a box TA in a lock ring is one good way depending on the situation.

[@da324]

Do they make a plastic lock ring without a lip. I bought a male adapter and plastic lock nut, but the nut as a lip that only allows it to screw down so far on the male adapter. My panel is only 1/8 thick and the nut won't snug up because of the lip. Thanks!

[@electricianhub86]

Great question! typically we use metal lock rings that match the size adapter we are using,

[@monk8235]

I'm coming out of the ground with a buried sch40 PVC up ~2ft to LB junction - how far off wall can I mount?

[@electricianhub86]

Soon as you come out of the ground I would give it at least a couple inches if you can

[@monk8235]

@@electricianhub86 Thanks!

[@frankcaramagna9632]

Hello Electrical DIY Coach, I want to transition from PVC 3/4 inch Schedule 40 from under ground.. to gazebo slab with emt. what fittings can I use? thank you!

[@electricianhub86]

Great question! one way to do it is get a coupling that is smooth on one side and has female threads on the other and then screw in a EMT male adapter into the female PVC coupling. Someone should make sure to pick up a bonding bushing for the EMT it will go on after the lock ring on the other end.

[@simplecentrist5935]

You sound like you’d be fun to drink with! You should chuck stuff into camera view when you are out of camera view digging for your next props….like the Swedish Chef. Good video!

[@pimc172]

Didn't get the difference between box with screw hole and "regular" boxes

[@electricianhub86]

Great question! I should have been more clear, a pre threaded outdoor Bell box, and a regular metal 4 square box.

[@crazedhippiecult1071]

can you use a lb conduit body inside a wall, instead of an elbow? and then enclosed with drywall. IF i dont splice they wiring?

[@electricianhub86]

That's a great question, in my opinion no.

[@chrispearce8013]

What is the little box called?

[@electricianhub86]

the LB?

[@stephboeker7835]

I appreciate you sharing the basics in this video. I like your concise descriptions of each part. You seem to hit every point and waste no time. Question : I live in the country ( very rural) and want to wire my new metal 3 sided , wood paneled car port. I bought a large roll of 2/12 romex and screw in rings to tighten the wire circuits to the walls. I guess I thought I'd try to run the wire like it is instead of through conduit. But I'm not familiar w/ all the issues I might have down the road. Would you help me w/some of the pros and cons of not using or using conduit ?? Maybe what you would recommend ?? Thank you for your generous consideration, Sincerely ...................

[@johnwest5458]

But are these pvc used outside? Thats what we want to know.

[@electricianhub86]

Yes PVC can be used outside

[@johnwest5458]

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[@TheJcmoses]

How do you make solar extension wire going in a pvc LB water tight?

[@electricianhub86]

Great question! Anytime you are dealing with conduit, the NEC considers the inside of the conduit a Wet Location, if the pipe itself is in a wet location or is underground. So short answer is, it will not be water tight if it is in an area that is subject to saturation.

[@FG-dw9cf]

Can you use white PVC fittings on grey PVC pipes?

[@electricianhub86]

Great question! if it is not electrical conduit then no.

[@rob0384]

How do you ground when everything is plastic?

[@Neil-ym8vy]

I noticed alot of electricians also forget to use expansion fittings for PVC in my area. Noticed the PVC that shattering and wires coming out on light poles and outdoor pedestal receptacles.

[@Jrod7291]

Thank you 🙏

[@jdr03272]

Why not put an LB or similar box at any turn or junction instead of an angled fitting? Maybe severe overkill but it seems it would make pulling much easier.

[@alexfaylona4007]

Im thinking of using 1/2 pvc conduit in my garage using 12/2 romex inside and metal boxes. For additional outlets. Is that doable. Am i allowed to put in two 12/2 romex in that 1/2 pvc conduit?

[@electricianhub86]

half inch is going to be tight. definitely work with you electrical inspector on this one

[@robertochavez8196]

How deep should it be buried?

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[@MrMed-hl2fq]

bending it is the problem to meet a box on a wall, they should make an offset piece to connect to a box and a pvc pipe attached to a wall...

[@meganwilson2742]

Great video