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#89313 09/09/04 10:07 PM
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Hi,
What is the latest on splices in fittings? What about a splice in a LB just below the ceiling over a porch..the feed is AL from the main panelboard...to the LB from there it is Copper in PVC on the outside wall to a 125A 3R Panelboard which serves a pool and hot tub. the splices were made with those expensive CU/AL split bolts..130C and 33..

is the LB ok or should it get a J-box?

This is a transition from NM to outside wiring method..

Thanks for any replies

Mustang

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#89314 09/09/04 11:10 PM
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See 314.16(C)(2)...only if the manufacturer of the LB marks its volume and you comply with space required for the conductors as you would in a junction box. Personally I never use an LB for splices. I've never looked for a volume label on one.

Dave

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From the 2002, with the bold added by me. [Linked Image]

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(C) Conduit Bodies.
(1) General. Conduit bodies enclosing 6 AWG conductors or smaller, other than short-radius conduit bodies as described in 314.5, shall have a cross-sectional area not less than twice the cross-sectional area of the largest conduit or tubing to which it is attached. The maximum number of conductors permitted shall be the maximum number permitted by Table 1 of Chapter 9 for the conduit or tubing to which it is attached.


Ryan Jackson,
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#89316 09/10/04 12:17 PM
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hi,
thanks for the replies...314.16 appears to allow making splices in fittings.

i am talking about a transition from NM to outdoor wiring method..

dropped out of the attic with #2 AL and switch to Copper in a pipe..the location is not a great place for a box..

i was just checking to see what to look out for..

thanks

mustang

[This message has been edited by mustangelectric (edited 09-10-2004).]

#89317 09/10/04 01:27 PM
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#6 or smaller...


Ryan Jackson,
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thanks for the replies..

mustang

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Ryan are you saying conduit bodies can not contain conductors larger than 6 AWG? [Linked Image]

There is no reference to splicing in 314.16(C)(1)

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314.16(C)(2) With Splices, Taps, or Devices. Only those conduit bodies that are durably and legibly marked by the manufacturer with their volume shall be permitted to contain splices, taps, or devices. The maximum number of conductors shall be computed in accordance with 314.16(B). Conduit bodies shall be supported in a rigid and secure manner.

Bob


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#89320 09/10/04 06:17 PM
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Good catch Bob....my bad!! [Linked Image]


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If you make a splice in a metal box the box must be grounded

so how do you ground the LB?

This is why I don't splice in a LB. It maybe ok to do but I just don't do it

LB cost more to

[This message has been edited by big guy (edited 09-10-2004).]

#89322 09/11/04 12:16 PM
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I have not spliced in conduit bodies either but it is allowed. There are light fixtures that secure directly to conduit bodies in place of the cover. To use these you must splice in the conduit body.

big guy brings up an interesting point about the grounding.

Part of 250.148
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Where circuit conductors are spliced within a box, or terminated on equipment within or supported by a box, any separate equipment grounding conductors associated with those circuit conductors shall be spliced or joined within the box or to the box with devices suitable for the use.

However this section does not apply to conduit bodies.

I do not know anyway you could attach a grounding conductor to a conduit body without drilling a hole in it.

Bob


Bob Badger
Construction & Maintenance Electrician
Massachusetts
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