360 degrees of bends in conduit

[jar546]

Looks like they were at their limit. Comments?

 

[e hilton]

Whats code? Not more than 360? If so, they are at the limit.

 

[jar546]

Whats code? Not more than 360? If so, they are at the limit.

Since this is PVC, the code is NEC 352.26. Each type of conduit has its own section to enforce this.

 

[chris kennedy]

3__.26

 

[TheCommish]

I got a new tube of wire lube in my truck, I am all set

 

[e hilton]

Since this is PVC, the code is NEC 352.26. Each type of conduit has its own section to enforce this.

You didnt answer my question.

 

[jar546]

You didnt answer my question.

What was the question that was not answered?

 

[HForester]

Well, it's not really 360 degrees. Maybe about 312.4 degrees.....

 

[Mark K]

Maybe the real question should be whether the required wires have been installed and whether the conduit protects those wires.

 

[jar546]

Maybe the real question should be whether the required wires have been installed and whether the conduit protects those wires.

Yes and yes. That was part of the inspection

 

[HForester]

Is the expected rooftop temperature taken into account for derating of the wiring?

 

[e hilton]

What was the question that was not answered?

My question ... Whats code? Not more than 360?
Your response was a code paragraph. I dont have access to that paragraph.

 

[SCBO1]

Agree, their at the limit. Your allowed 4-90° (1/4 bends) between pull points. Lower roof has an LB pull point and I assume the roof has a JB pull point and not another 1/4 bend?

You might be able to gig em for 352.30, conduit support if the conduit is 1-inch size or less?

Most of the solar installs her have been in metal conduit.

 

[jar546]

My question ... Whats code? Not more than 360?
Your response was a code paragraph. I dont have access to that paragraph.

I did answer 352.26 for PVC. There is a separate code for each type of conduit and they all line up with 3__.26 I am not sure what else you are looking for.

 

[fatboy]

Just trying to get the basis of the section in text, "There shall not not be more than the equivalent of four quarter bends (360 degrees) between pull points (LB)".......I believe this to be compliant, actually, more than compliant. Assuming that the final connection is in a "pull point" or J-Box, the last bend is NOT 90 degrees.