EMT - UL Heads Up [RE-wrenches]

[Dean T. Newberry]

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Hi y'All,
I performed some repairs on PVC conduit that I installed in daylight 15 
years ago. I don't know if it was Carlon. It shattered like glass when 
torqued. The new stuff may be different.

cul  deant

William Miller wrote:

> At 02:58 PM 3/15/2004, you wrote:
>
>> Yes, the City of San Diego outlawed EMT without the appropriate fittings
>> some time ago.  They recommend PVC or rigid.  PVC exposed to sunlight 
>> for 20
>> years -- yeah, right.
>
>
> Colleagues:
>
> Following up on the PVC issue:  I spoke to a representative from 
> Carlon some time ago about UV resistance.  Apparently it doesn't say 
> that on the pipe for no reason.  Any UV discoloration of PVC is only a 
> few microns thick.  It does not compromise the structural integrity of 
> the product in any way.  I'd actually like to have PVC on my roof for 
> 20 years over EMT (especially in any marine proximity).  Remember, 
> beauty is only skin deep, but rust can go all the way through!
>
> William
>
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