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Re: Foam insulation cable derating

Obsaleet #192317 02/06/10 09:07 PM

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Yes, conduit seems like a good idea. Some kinds of foam insulation (particularly the stuff sold in small cans to the homeowner) are supposed to react with PVC and soften it. Better safe than sorry!

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Subject	Posted By	Posted
Foam insulation cable derating	Check Pilot	02/06/10 08:25 AM
Re: Foam insulation cable derating	Tom	02/06/10 04:35 PM
Re: Foam insulation cable derating	leland	02/06/10 04:47 PM
Re: Foam insulation cable derating	Obsaleet	02/07/10 12:22 AM
Re: Foam insulation cable derating	Texas_Ranger	02/07/10 01:07 AM
Re: Foam insulation cable derating	Trumpy	02/07/10 01:36 AM
Re: Foam insulation cable derating	Tesla	02/07/10 03:15 AM
Re: Foam insulation cable derating	leland	02/07/10 05:19 AM
Re: Foam insulation cable derating	mbhydro	02/08/10 05:26 PM
Re: Foam insulation cable derating	KJay	02/08/10 07:46 PM
Re: Foam insulation cable derating	Check Pilot	02/13/10 08:40 AM
Re: Foam insulation cable derating	Rewire	02/13/10 07:23 PM
Re: Foam insulation cable derating	KJay	02/13/10 08:50 PM
Re: Foam insulation cable derating	Rewire	02/13/10 09:51 PM
Re: Foam insulation cable derating	Texas_Ranger	02/13/10 11:58 PM
Re: Foam insulation cable derating	brsele	02/14/10 05:06 PM

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