3 Are we still not done with this task? Asked by Eddie Barnes 3 months ago Last Updated: September 27, 2024 I’m not done yet, just taking my time. Subscribe Login Notify of new follow-up comments new replies to my comments Send notification about new comments and replies (you can unsubscribe at any time). Label {} [+] Name* Email* Δ Label {} [+] Name* Email* Δ 15 Comments Oldest Newest Most Voted Inline Feedbacks View all comments Michael Fowler 2 months ago Bushing Eddie Barnes Author Reply to Michael Fowler 2 months ago I’ve never used bushings in pvc connectors, only in metal ones. Michael Fowler Reply to Michael Fowler 2 months ago Alright then. Do you think a pvc male adapter offers the same or better protection than a bushing? Eddie Barnes Author Reply to Michael Fowler 2 months ago It’s much better to add bushings for improved protection. Patricia Johnson Reply to Michael Fowler 2 months ago For smaller wires, they may not require them. 300.4 4 awg or larger. Michael Fowler Reply to Michael Fowler 2 months ago Take a look at 352.46 for pvc. Would a male adapter offer the same or superior protection as a bushing? In most cases, no, as a male adapter is just as sharp as the pvc itself. Patricia Johnson Reply to Michael Fowler 2 months ago Patricia Johnson Reply to Michael Fowler 2 months ago The still can work without it for smaller wire, but most of us still use it. Michael Fowler Reply to Michael Fowler 2 months ago I prefer to use a bushing on all pvc. A few inspectors have requested it before. Patricia Johnson Reply to Michael Fowler 2 months ago Usually what happens is the fittings get messed up by helpers pulling the wires and then they cover it up with a bushing most of the time Letitia Ramirez 2 months ago Seems fine Joey Ruiz 2 months ago Why are you opting for AFIs? Shouldn’t it be CAFIs? Square D no longer offers AFIs. Clara Bélanger 2 months ago QO panel – definitely one of the best Edith Garza 2 months ago Yep, you still need to add ed at the end. Amanda Little 2 months ago Those adapters at the base don’t look great.
Bushing
I’ve never used bushings in pvc connectors, only in metal ones.
Alright then. Do you think a pvc male adapter offers the same or better protection than a bushing?
It’s much better to add bushings for improved protection.
For smaller wires, they may not require them. 300.4 4 awg or larger.
Take a look at 352.46 for pvc. Would a male adapter offer the same or superior protection as a bushing? In most cases, no, as a male adapter is just as sharp as the pvc itself.
The still can work without it for smaller wire, but most of us still use it.
I prefer to use a bushing on all pvc. A few inspectors have requested it before.
Usually what happens is the fittings get messed up by helpers pulling the wires and then they cover it up with a bushing most of the time
Seems fine
Why are you opting for AFIs? Shouldn’t it be CAFIs? Square D no longer offers AFIs.
QO panel – definitely one of the best
Yep, you still need to add ed at the end.
Those adapters at the base don’t look great.