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DMILL · 04-14-2011, 07:03 PM

My girlfriends dad is building a detached 10x10 shed and wants one light, switch, and recept. How would i switch from emt, to pvc, then back to pvc?

HARRY304E · 04-14-2011, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DMILL

My girlfriends dad is building a detached 10x10 shed and wants one light, switch, and recept. How would i switch from emt, to pvc, then back to pvc?

They make threaded PVC Couplings..

DMILL · 04-14-2011, 07:29 PM

Well what i meant is what would the best way to exit the garage, and enter the shed? As in how would i penetrate the walls since theres concrete floors in both? I want it to look good though

MF Dagger · 04-14-2011, 07:33 PM

You should wait a year or two to do this task alone. It's okay to tell the old man that you aren't able to do it yet on your own.

HARRY304E · 04-14-2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DMILL

Well what i meant is what would the best way to exit the garage, and enter the shed? As in how would i penetrate the walls since theres concrete floors in both? I want it to look good though

Just stub up the outside wall as low as you can and go in with an LB..

DMILL · 04-14-2011, 07:36 PM

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Just stub up the outside wall as low as you can and go in with an LB..

Thank you

woodchuck2 · 04-14-2011, 07:49 PM

You can do an LB on the inside too as long as it is accessible, i am sure you are working with 2X4 studs.

76nemo · 04-14-2011, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MF Dagger

You should wait a year or two to do this task alone. It's okay to tell the old man that you aren't able to do it yet on your own.

Many of us specialize in one or two things. It's like thee ol' saying, "You're a lineman..........."

He's got a few hours in

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Pipe work

I'm sure he'll last the FULL eight seconds. Hehehe : )

DMILL · 04-14-2011, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 76nemo

Many of us specialize in one or two things. It's like thee ol' saying, "You're a lineman..........."

He's got a few hours in

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Pipe work

I'm sure he'll last the FULL eight seconds. Hehehe : )

Please explain haha

DMILL · 04-14-2011, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by woodchuck2

You can do an LB on the inside too as long as it is accessible, i am sure you are working with 2X4 studs.

Yessir just 2x4 studs with tin siding

76nemo · 04-14-2011, 10:53 PM

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Please explain haha

'Twas you that did that layout, correct? You just stuck on pipe and not inside wiring?????????

TOOL_5150 · 04-14-2011, 10:53 PM

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My girlfriends dad is building a detached 10x10 shed and wants one light, switch, and recept. How would i switch from emt, to pvc, then back to pvc?

The other suggestions are ok, But to make it code compliant, instead of using an LB to enter, Use a bell box, and put a single pole 20A switch, or 15 if you wish to be your disconnect, then throw a WP cover on that and you are good to go.

~Matt

Chris1971 · 04-15-2011, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DMILL

Well what i meant is what would the best way to exit the garage, and enter the shed? As in how would i penetrate the walls since theres concrete floors in both? I want it to look good though

Call an electrician. He'll know what to do.

user4818 · 04-15-2011, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DMILL

My girlfriends dad is building a detached 10x10 shed and wants one light, switch, and recept. How would i switch from emt, to pvc, then back to pvc?

Use a standard 4" square junction box.

But, all kidding aside, if you have to ask how to do this, this task is over your head.

thegoldenboy · 04-15-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by HARRY304E

They make threaded PVC Couplings..

Harry, I hope you mean PVC Female Adapters.

Why not do the whole thing in PVC? Switch between Sch. 40 and Sch. 80 as needed or stick with Sch. 80 throughout. Don't forget your expansion couplings.