[RE-wrenches] Pole Mount PVC

[Ray Walters]

We've only had to use Schedule 80 out of the concrete, but never 
otherwise had a problem.  Is his concern the structure of the concrete?  
It's ballast, not a pier that takes a compressive load.  We've never had 
a problem in 2 decades.

Ray

On 1/3/2012 11:48 AM, Jeff Yago wrote:
>
> Drake,
>
> This is a very common way to install this conduit, so I  really would 
> like to know how this inspector would route wire from the top of a 
> pole down into a trench while passing through a concrete footer.
>
> We have inserted a one-size larger conduit elbow when we pour the 
> concrete which sticks up above the top of the concrete and out the 
> side wall of the dug hole for the concrete pour.  Then after the 
> concrete has set, we route the conduit from the solar module junction 
> box down the pole and through the elbow.  This provides a larger and 
> more rugged conduit that is slightly larger than the conduit carrying 
> the wiring which protects from trimmers and mowers.
>
> Keep us posted,
>
> Jeff Yago
>
> DTI Solar Inc.
>
>
>
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