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They are ”potentially“ wet but it does not matter as they are specifically called out in the code.A bathroom or kitchen is not a wet/damp location. Neither is a finished garage. all dry locations.
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They are ”potentially“ wet but it does not matter as they are specifically called out in the code.A bathroom or kitchen is not a wet/damp location. Neither is a finished garage. all dry locations.
They are ”potentially“ wet but it does not matter as they are specifically called out in the code.
Sorry, I failed to answer your properly, darn iPhone. OK, my response was off but the issue is that you mis-read the rule. It lists a number of specific locations, and then at the end of the paragraph it includes additional locations with a global addition of “Indoor Damp and Wet Locations.”No they are not wet locations. They are dry locations and it is perfectly acceptable to fun NM cable in conduit on those areas.
The GFCI requirement has nothing to do with them being wet locations, but rather shock hazard due grounding paths other than the grounded conductor.
Sorry, I failed to answer your properly, darn iPhone. OK, my response was off but the issue is that you mis-read the rule. It lists a number of specific locations, and then at the end of the paragraph it includes additional locations with a global addition of “Indoor Damp and Wet Locations.”
Here is the paragraph for easy reference, I added the “as well as” below for clarity.
Bathrooms, Garages and Accessory Buildings, Outdoors, Crawl Spaces, Basements, Kitchens, Sinks, Boathouses, Bathtubs and Shower Stalls, Laundry Areas, (as well as) Indoor Damp and Wet Locations.
What is the point you are trying to make?Bathrooms, kitchens, and garages are dry locations. Indoor damp locations would be a sauna, indoor pool, or shower.
I mean, isn’t it obvious? Garages, Kitchens, and bathrooms are dry locations. It is perfectly acceptable to run Romex in conduit inside of a garage.What is the point you are trying to make?
OK, I see the issue. You are talking about running Romex and I am talking about the need for a GFCI breaker, which is the NEC reference! All good.I mean, isn’t it obvious? Garages, Kitchens, and bathrooms are dry locations. It is perfectly acceptable to run Romex in conduit inside of a garage.
You seem knowledgeable. What does this mean? If I have 6/2 NM-B Romex cable, can I safely run it in 1" ID PVC? 0.75" ID PVC?Also for what it is worth you do not have to worry about conduit fill calcs if you are putting Romex in conduit. If it fits if ships. It has already been derated.
You seem knowledgeable. What does this mean? If I have 6/2 NM-B Romex cable, can I safely run it in 1" ID PVC? 0.75" ID PVC?
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“While the National Electrical Code does not expressly forbid inserting NM cable inside conduit, it is, in practice, very difficult to do so and very few professional electricians will do such an installation a.”
In fact I seem to recall that a conduit is mandatory if the wire is on an exposed wall at a height of less then 7-feet. Such as for a drop down in a garage. (?)I wouldn’t do it for distances >10ft but it’s fine to stub down to a panel or the outlet
Nm cable has to be protected from physical damage. What that means is up to AHJ but typically your correct.In fact I seem to recall that a conduit is mandatory if the wire is on an exposed wall at a height of less then 7-feet. Such as for a drop down in a garage. (?)