Romex

03-13-2013, 07:18 PM	#1
fitter457 Newbie   Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 5	Romex Is it ok to run 2-12/2 romex cables in a 3/4 pvc conduit? Will there be a heat problem?

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03-13-2013, 07:21 PM	#2
Hardway Member   Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 783	Romex Quote: Originally Posted by fitter457 Is it ok to run 2-12/2 romex cables in a 3/4 pvc conduit? Will there be a heat problem? Not supposed to run romex in conduit. Except a short run too protect the romex on a cement wall. Someone will be along to give the NEC code on it and a more technical reason why not! Last edited by Hardway; 03-13-2013 at 07:26 PM.

03-13-2013, 07:24 PM	#3
fitter457 Newbie   Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 5	Romex What is the reason why your not suppose to? Are there any dangers?

03-13-2013, 07:40 PM	#4
jbfan Electrical Contractor   Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Newnan GA Posts: 5,004	Romex The romex can not be installed in a damp or wet location, so if the conduit is inside you are fine. __________________ Yes I am a Pirate, 200 years too late. "Jimmy Buffett"

03-13-2013, 07:50 PM	#5
fitter457 Newbie   Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 5	Romex It will be inside a building that makes cheese. It will be humid. Think it will be ok.

03-13-2013, 07:51 PM	#6
Kyle_in_rure Electrical Enthusiast   Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 282	Romex How long of a run are we talking about? I believe if there are so many wires in a conduit you have to do some derating because of heat. Hopefully someone will come along with specifics.

03-13-2013, 07:53 PM	#7
stickboy1375 E2 Electrician     Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Litchfield, CT Posts: 3,069	Romex its fine, the only issue that arises is conduit fill. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-13-2013, 07:54 PM	#8
jbfan Electrical Contractor   Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Newnan GA Posts: 5,004	Romex If it is a long pull, I might step up to 1" just to make it easier. __________________ Yes I am a Pirate, 200 years too late. "Jimmy Buffett"

03-13-2013, 07:57 PM	#9
stickboy1375 E2 Electrician     Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Litchfield, CT Posts: 3,069	Romex Quote: Originally Posted by jbfan If it is a long pull, I might step up to 1" just to make it easier. Or just use a different wiring method since I spent the time to install the conduit to begin with... :-\ __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-13-2013, 08:33 PM	#10
fitter457 Newbie   Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 5	Romex Thanks for the info guys

03-13-2013, 09:08 PM	#11
k_buz Licensed Electrician     Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 3,222	Romex Depending on the buildings classification NM may not be legal in conduit or otherwise. __________________ Location...Location...Location Answers based on the National Electric Code. Always check local amendments.

03-13-2013, 09:13 PM	#12
stickboy1375 E2 Electrician     Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Litchfield, CT Posts: 3,069	Romex Quote: Originally Posted by k_buz Depending on the buildings classification NM may not be legal in conduit or otherwise. Since this is a DIY site, I hope that it is Residential, and a non issue... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-13-2013, 09:55 PM	#13
k_buz Licensed Electrician     Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 3,222	Romex Quote: It will be inside a building that makes cheese. Just covering the bases. __________________ Location...Location...Location Answers based on the National Electric Code. Always check local amendments.

03-13-2013, 09:57 PM	#14
stickboy1375 E2 Electrician     Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Litchfield, CT Posts: 3,069	Romex Quote: Originally Posted by k_buz Just covering the bases. totally missed that post... Thanks. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-13-2013, 10:11 PM	#15
Kyle_in_rure Electrical Enthusiast   Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 282	Romex Does the NEC have special rules for cheese-making buildings?