Electrical question

[tynyphil]

Follow up question. If by pulling wire thru tight fitting PVC conduit what is a lubricant to use to minimize damage to the insulation and not causing long term deterioration of the insulation once in place? I was thinking maybe liquid detergent like Dawn soap?

 

[red442joe]

Isn't UF NOT supposed to be in conduit, except for protective risers?

Joe

 

[tynyphil]

Isn't UF NOT supposed to be in conduit, except for protective risers?

Joe

My run ended up being only 40’ besides risers. I was thinking putting it in conduit would add extra varmit protection

 

[BillM]

Follow up question. If by pulling wire thru tight fitting PVC conduit what is a lubricant to use to minimize damage to the insulation and not causing long term deterioration of the insulation once in place? I was thinking maybe liquid detergent like Dawn soap?

Search Results for wire pulling lubricant at The Home Depot

Search Results for wire pulling lubricant at The Home Depot

www.homedepot.com

found that by searching "wire pulling lubricant" at Home Depot. Substitute your favorite big box store, or do a general search, and you'll probably find a million places, including Amazon, that will do much the same thing for you.

And you shouldn't use fight fitting conduit. Bit more expensive, but much easier when you have to go back in and rework it later.