EMT to FMC

[jar546]

The range location was changed for this condo kitchen remodel. They used FMC to connect to the EMT for about 18”. What is wrong and why?

 

[e hilton]

Drywall screw spacing isn't right.

 

[mark handler]

Drywall screw spacing isn't right.

and overdriven....

 

[mark handler]

And the receptacle is a little close to the finished floor, sliver of gyp bd....

 

[e hilton]

They can caulk that gap. Works on tv.

 

[e hilton]

Back to the OP ... looks like there might be more than 360 degrees of bends in the flex.

 

[Mr. Inspector]

If the connection is at a j box it might not be accessible.

 

[e hilton]

Does the connection need to be accessible? How is it different ... in theory ... from a joint in emt?

 

[jar546]

The issue here is that FMC is only rated at 20 A using it as an equipment grounding conductor, in this case, extending the EMT. This is a grounding issue. This is a 50 amp circuit for a plug-in range. I thought I put this in the electrical section, not sure why I’m getting drywall screw comments.

 

[e hilton]

So if they pulled a separate grounding conductor ... would that be ok?

 

[jar546]

So if they pulled a separate grounding conductor ... would that be ok?

Yes

 

[steveray]

Dang...I actually had that one....Just catching up from Vegas....

 

[Norcal]

How did they transition from EMT to flex?

 

[jar546]

How did they transition from EMT to flex?

With a connector made for that transition