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How about pipe fill, and bending radius? I cannot see how either can be complied with.

Pierre

a valid Q GETELECTRIC...

what is the dif bettween this raceway , amd all the wells out there running conductors in wellpipe?

myself, i don't go off on a rating/listing jingle anymore, i simply tell people that a raceway should identify itself as to it's contents...

There's a product made for copper that's a "cold solder", made for repair work. It doesn't require a torch.
None of the plumbers I know would ever use the stuff, but it's just possible that that's what was used to get that 90 on...S

Instead of the "water pipe", wouldn't a reasonable solution be containing UF romex in {notched} wood molding up the side of the pole?

According to the NEC, 3/4" conduit can't have a radius tighter than 4 1/2 inches using one shot or full shoe benders, and "other bends" can't be tighter than 5 inches. See NEC 358.24 and table 344.24.

And another thing. According to 358.6, it says "EMT, factory elbows, and associated fittings shall be listed." I doubt if copper tubing with sharp 90s would be considered listed for that use.

Also, according to 358.2, it says "EMT is generally made of steel (ferrous) with protective coatings or aluminum (nonferrous)." It doesn't say copper can't be used in that article.

shame to anyone who would chastise this work going by what we see in the picture. those of you who haven,t done anything that compares to this interms of code violation are either full of s... or have an halo for a hard hat.

In this installation, I probably would've gone with schedule 80 & a PVC LB(sunlight resistant) for resistance to the elements & possible impace damage... As for aesthetics... A simple coat of spray paint before installation to match the pole

Could these lamps be low voltage?