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Old 11-02-2009, 08:25 PM   #21
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Old 11-02-2009, 09:41 PM   #22
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Fitters run pipe, electricians run conduit.
You are correct but if it does not have wire in it, it could be a clothesline.
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Old 11-02-2009, 11:15 PM   #23
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Ive already re-used a 100' run of 2.5" RMC.

I was feeding 4 new exhaust fans and this pipe ran where I could not get a lift in to work on it.

I mounted a 12x12x6 hoffman box and fed the fans with 3/4" out of that box.

How does that make me a hack for re-using conduit?
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Old 11-03-2009, 12:01 AM   #24
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HACK!!!

Should have lowered the ceiling adding more space to run the new conduit.

I know, I know, sheer genius. You can thank me by paying the consulting bill I send ya.
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time saved is extra money earned who cares... conduit empty old or new is re-usable when emptied or not filled to capacity.
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Old 11-09-2009, 05:38 PM   #26
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Ive already re-used a 100' run of 2.5" RMC.

I was feeding 4 new exhaust fans and this pipe ran where I could not get a lift in to work on it.

I mounted a 12x12x6 hoffman box and fed the fans with 3/4" out of that box.

How does that make me a hack for re-using conduit?

That was dripping with sarcasm bro. I've done it plenty of times.

Sheesh.... tough crowd
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