If you terminate this large conduit in the panel then a junction box would have to be installed at the opposite end in the attic.
Do i need to use conduit in the attic.
I plan on finishing the basement this year and want to ensure i run the correct wires ahead of time should i wish to install an antenna or security system in the attic at some point.
Each cable needs to be secured to this junction box with a proper connector.
It also is easily damaged unlike imc or rigid conduit.
Electrical conduit is designed for use with specific types of individual conductor wires.
Emt conduit is lightweight easy to bend and is used within the walls.
Yes this should be corrected and it would be good to have the wiring and all the circuit connections inspected as well.
The attic wiring should be protected and secured to ceiling joists or other wood structural supports.
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Spacing is a major factor in deciding whether to use conduit.
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The national electrical code has specific regulations for how many conductor wires can fit into within a conduit of each diameter size.
What you could do instead is run a piece of built in vacuum piping or pvc conduit from near the panel to the attic and use it as a sleeve.
Can i use pvc conduit in attic to be used for sub panel.
This is especially true when you need to curve the wires around a bend which further limits the space inside the conduit.
The most common wires are thhn wires which are individual copper conducting wires with a color coded heat resistant plastic insulation around them.
Imc conduit is a thicker conduit that is galvanized making it a great choice for outdoor installations.