How many current carrying #12 conductors are allowed in 1 inch EMT conduit

cmack2380 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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Nov 24, 2013, 06:58 AM

How many current carrying #12 conductors are allowed in 1 inch EMT conduit

How many current carrying #12 conductors are allowed in 1 inch EMT conduit

stanfortyman Posts: 5,598, Reputation: 279

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Nov 24, 2013, 07:18 AM

The short answer is 26, but there if much more to it.

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