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  • Sep 14, 2008, 08:55 AM
    libman
    Rigid or EMT
    Planning some remodeling. Main breaker panel, currently within five feet of the meter, may be moved approximately 12 feet due to the size of the panel and framing considerations. A listed service disconnect will be placed at the old panel location, and rigid used from meter to disconnect. Question is, what type of conduit is permissible/acceptable FROM the disconnect TO the panel, rigid or EMT? Thanks
  • Sep 14, 2008, 10:48 AM
    stanfortyman
    Depending on your local requirements, you can use:
    1) Rigid metal. This would be crazy though for practical reasons.
    2) EMT. Not as bad but still a PIA when working with pipe that big.
    3) PVC. Definitely MUCH easier as far as installation goes.
    4) SER cable. Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner!

    Unless forced to by local code amendments I would not use anything but SER cable.
  • Sep 14, 2008, 04:01 PM
    libman
    Thanks, I'm looking for the easiest & most practical. SER cable it is.

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