I searched my code book for 2hrs the other night trying to find an old rule regarding the use of solid wire in conduit.
Maybe someone can help me here.
I think I read in my old Canadian code book years ago that you cannot use solid wire in pull elbows. But I cannot find any reference to it in my new code book.
Was this rule removed? Or did I just imagine it?
I am working with a contrator who loves solid wire. Mostly #12 and #10 awg. And the more wire in the pipe the better. This contractor also doesn`t understand the concept of a maximum number of bends between pull points. Major pain in the ass this stuff is. They also like tiny little pull elbows because they look better.
I don't understand their reasoning. The more room the better I say. A box is way roomier than a pull fitting and so much easier to work with.
I also think stranded T90 wire is the greatest thing since sliced bread.
I just spent a week pulling wire for a job that should have taken 2 days. I used to be able to push wires easily by myself with no help using stranded wire. Now I need help for every run with solid wire.
Why do people use this shit? Do they think they are saving money?
Can someone point me to a rule in the Ontario Electrical Safety Code please regarding the use and restrictions of use for solid wire?
Maybe someone can help me here.
I think I read in my old Canadian code book years ago that you cannot use solid wire in pull elbows. But I cannot find any reference to it in my new code book.
Was this rule removed? Or did I just imagine it?
I am working with a contrator who loves solid wire. Mostly #12 and #10 awg. And the more wire in the pipe the better. This contractor also doesn`t understand the concept of a maximum number of bends between pull points. Major pain in the ass this stuff is. They also like tiny little pull elbows because they look better.
I don't understand their reasoning. The more room the better I say. A box is way roomier than a pull fitting and so much easier to work with.
I also think stranded T90 wire is the greatest thing since sliced bread.
I just spent a week pulling wire for a job that should have taken 2 days. I used to be able to push wires easily by myself with no help using stranded wire. Now I need help for every run with solid wire.
Why do people use this shit? Do they think they are saving money?
Can someone point me to a rule in the Ontario Electrical Safety Code please regarding the use and restrictions of use for solid wire?