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    Apr 9, 2014, 02:26 PM
    Outdoor wiring
    Can I use a Type NM-B conductor in a outdoor application if it's encased in PVC conduit?
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    Apr 9, 2014, 03:50 PM
    NO!

    NM-B cable is not permitted in a wet location. Outdoors is a wet location, regardless if it is inside conduit or not.

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