Thread 2953871

roast my rough-in.

ive never done anything past replacing luminaries or receptacles. wanted to rewire the trashy work in my 50 year old garage.

Nail plates, check.
Box secured, check.
Romex going into waterproof flexible conduit for some reason, check.

>>2953873
>Romex going into waterproof flexible conduit
i was told romex in conduit is a nono because its considered by volume requirements to have a full diameter equal to the widest measurement. so a single run would need like 3" emt for code
not defending the code

>>2953881
>>2953873
i was of the understanding that there was extra protection needed for exposed wiring in areas like a garage. the chance of damage is much higher with no finished surfaces between tools and stored items and the wiring.

i only could see fmc rated for dry conditions, rmc which i didn't wanna bend or cut, and the fnmc which was wet rated. i understood an unconditioned outbuilding to be a damp space.

>>2953964
Is there a reason you didn't put all of it in conduit? Not sure what code in your area specifies, but you're right that exposed wiring is supposed to be protected. I've always seen rigid metallic or PVC used with the flexible waterproof stuff only for short jumps to hard-wired equipment.

>>2953968
Its above any comfortable working height where you wouldnt be explicitly aware of it. ive seen rules of thumb being 6.5-7 feet but i didnt see anything in the nec doesnt specify a height, just that in areas where its prone to damage it needs extra protection.

im not getting it inspected so idc too much. if i have areas down the road where its questionable about possible damage i can just put 2x4 or something across the horizontal runs. i did intend for the garage to eventually have a heater and insulation and finished surface so im not too worried about it long term.

>>2953964
Watertight conduit meant to be used with watertight connections and box in outdoor scenario. As is will act like a funnel directing condensation to the box, last place you want water.

I would just romex straight to the box. If you are worried about nails use mc-lite or don't hang tools next to the outlet.