[RE-wrenches] Pole Mount PVC

Chad Waits chadwaits at netzerosolar.net
Sat Dec 31 08:04:58 PST 2011


Drake,

We use the described method with Sch80 pipe and have never had a problem
with AHJ's. We transition to EMT or IMC just above the footing to minimize
our PVC above grade, as that seems to look a little cleaner and will
weather better in the intense AZ sun.

Cheers,

On Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 7:38 AM, Drake <drake.chamberlin at redwoodalliance.org
> wrote:

>  Hello Wrenches,
>
> With pole mount systems, It looks cleaner and is safer to run the PVC
> conduit down the pole into the concrete, and use a 90 degree elbow to come
> out through the side of the anchor underground.  This way, the pipe is
> protected from mechanical damage, and there is nothing to trip over when
> adjusting the array for seasonal tilt.
>
> I was told that some building departments will not allow this.  Has anyone
> had a problem with using this method, either technical or legal?   How do
> you like to route your conduits?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Drake
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