Hi everyone,
Could the pro's please help me figure out a few of the questions for the rough electric I am going to install? I drew this up to make it a bit easier to understand.
Thank you!
Project Information:
• Running 2 - 20A, GFCI circuits from my 200A panel to a 4x4 post outside.
• Will have 2 - single gang outlets at the post. Each with an in-use cover.
• Using GFCI breaker so that I only have to bury the PVC conduit 12" down (rocks here are HORRID).
• The circuits will run from my basement, through my crawlspace, out through the exterior siding, along a 44' long, 12" deep trench and up to the post.
• Using 2 (two )- 1/2" gray PVC conduits with unsheathed individual wires outside.
• I am doing the rough work and then the electrician will make the connections.
Questions (Blue Circle #s)
1. Can I just drill through the rim joists with a long 3/4" bit? There are two, one for the basement and one for the crawlspace under my addition.
2. How do I transition from the NM to the PVC conduit and the unsheathed individual wires? Can I use a deep 4" metal box?
3. Do I just drill a 3/4" hole through the exterior rim joist and siding and run the PVC conduit/caulk it?
4. How do I attach the PVC to the house? There is block foundation about 12" high, then the siding starts. Do I need a "pull box" to run the wires? How high does the hole coming out of the house need to be above grade?
5. How do I attach the PVC? Just normal PVC primer and cement?
6. How do I attach the PVC to the post?
7. What type of box do I use here for my outlets? I have all weather, in-use covers, but I do not understand what type of box the cover attaches to. How high do these outlets have to be?
Could the pro's please help me figure out a few of the questions for the rough electric I am going to install? I drew this up to make it a bit easier to understand.
Thank you!
Project Information:
• Running 2 - 20A, GFCI circuits from my 200A panel to a 4x4 post outside.
• Will have 2 - single gang outlets at the post. Each with an in-use cover.
• Using GFCI breaker so that I only have to bury the PVC conduit 12" down (rocks here are HORRID).
• The circuits will run from my basement, through my crawlspace, out through the exterior siding, along a 44' long, 12" deep trench and up to the post.
• Using 2 (two )- 1/2" gray PVC conduits with unsheathed individual wires outside.
• I am doing the rough work and then the electrician will make the connections.
Questions (Blue Circle #s)
1. Can I just drill through the rim joists with a long 3/4" bit? There are two, one for the basement and one for the crawlspace under my addition.
2. How do I transition from the NM to the PVC conduit and the unsheathed individual wires? Can I use a deep 4" metal box?
3. Do I just drill a 3/4" hole through the exterior rim joist and siding and run the PVC conduit/caulk it?
4. How do I attach the PVC to the house? There is block foundation about 12" high, then the siding starts. Do I need a "pull box" to run the wires? How high does the hole coming out of the house need to be above grade?
5. How do I attach the PVC? Just normal PVC primer and cement?
6. How do I attach the PVC to the post?
7. What type of box do I use here for my outlets? I have all weather, in-use covers, but I do not understand what type of box the cover attaches to. How high do these outlets have to be?