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Why, Why, Why #634616 01/14/20 05:02 AM
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 461 Santa Paula, CA Mercenary Roadie OP Member
OP Mercenary Roadie Member Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 461 Santa Paula, CA	So I was getting ready to pull some cable at a client's house and it has a conduit ran just where I need it. I pull the cover off of the LB and what do I see? Some nice person filled the conduit full of foam. So far it appears to go down one of them at least 18 inches, maybe more. Both ends are the same too. Patrick T. Caezza Santa Paula, CA 93060 C-7 - Low Voltage System Contractor - Lic# 992448

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Re: Why, Why, Why [Re: Mercenary Roadie] #634618 01/14/20 06:06 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 14,893 Fayetteville, NC EV607797 Moderator-Vertical, Vodavi, 1A2, Outside Wire
EV607797 Moderator-Vertical, Vodavi, 1A2, Outside Wire Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 14,893 Fayetteville, NC	People seem to think that they're doing something like this to save energy. As if cutting down on drafts. There's really no valid reason for doing this, but for some reason, they think that they're the only person who will ever use a conduit. I agree that it makes no sense at all. Ed Vaughn, MBSWWYPBX

Re: Why, Why, Why [Re: Mercenary Roadie] #634620 01/14/20 01:53 PM
Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 246 St Louis, MO Daniel Member
Daniel Member Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 246 St Louis, MO	The idiot who owned the house before me did something similar to the outlet and switch boxes on the exterior walls. So hurray for me when I have to replace a light switch. The Cloud is just someone else's computer!

Re: Why, Why, Why [Re: Mercenary Roadie] #634630 01/14/20 08:29 PM
Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 44 Ridgecrest, CA Noobed2336 Member
Noobed2336 Member Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 44 Ridgecrest, CA	If it's an underground conduit it could be stopping water. But then you're not supposed to just pour foam down the conduit, it should just be a little cap on top so you can pop it off.

Re: Why, Why, Why [Re: Mercenary Roadie] #634663 01/15/20 11:56 PM
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 461 Santa Paula, CA Mercenary Roadie OP Member
OP Mercenary Roadie Member Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 461 Santa Paula, CA	So, I ended up cutting out about 2 feet of the conduit and it looks like the foam went about 12 inches into it. I love multitools for things like this and I didn't even nick the cable too. Patrick T. Caezza Santa Paula, CA 93060 C-7 - Low Voltage System Contractor - Lic# 992448

Re: Why, Why, Why [Re: Mercenary Roadie] #634668 01/16/20 02:02 AM
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jeffmoss26 Member Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 8,032 Beachwood, OH	wow! Jeff Moss Moss Communications Computer Repair-Networking-Cabling MBSWWYPBX, JGAE

Re: Why, Why, Why [Re: Mercenary Roadie] #634697 01/16/20 07:54 PM
Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 158 Fl,USA Ruben Member
Ruben Member Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 158 Fl,USA	Well the energy codes do require sealing for leaks and it is a good idea for pipes to be sealed to alleviate issues such as humidity condensing inside the raceway and building up water in the pipe. As well as keeping bugs out. But spray foam is not the one to use There is a permagum called duct seal that is like a chunk of playdough the will seal the pipe fine and it never hardens much. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gardner-Bender-1-lb-Plug-Duct-Seal-Compound-DS-110/100212441 There is no such thing as stupid questions. Just stupid answers.

Re: Why, Why, Why [Re: Mercenary Roadie] #634702 01/16/20 10:16 PM
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Professor Shadow Admin Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 6,242 Canby, Oregon	Don't you know who I am! I AM THE HOMEOWNER! You have no f**ing right telling me what I can't do on my property, you bast*. I can get you FIRED! I want to know the name of your Supervisor...I'm going to get you fired and you NEVER WORK IN THIS TOWN AGAIN! >laughter< Dean Photographs: https://www.instagram.com/deanwilsoncanby/ https://fstoppers.com/profile/deanwilsoncanby Please don't confuse your "Internet Search" with my licenses, certifications and 30 years experience. "Thank you for calling Technical Support. If you feel you have reached this number in error, please hang up and press redial."

Re: Why, Why, Why [Re: Mercenary Roadie] #634728 01/17/20 10:57 PM
Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 158 Fl,USA Ruben Member
Ruben Member Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 158 Fl,USA	I know how that goes I was a electrical contractor for many years and heard the same. EVERY DAMN TIME I TOLD THEM THAT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE TO CODE. But pull a permit and see what happens to him. Last edited by Ruben; 01/17/20 10:59 PM. There is no such thing as stupid questions. Just stupid answers.

Re: Why, Why, Why [Re: Mercenary Roadie] #634742 Yesterday at 08:44 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,208 Shelter Island, New York Arthur P. Bloom Member
Arthur P. Bloom Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,208 Shelter Island, New York	Why use something (duct seal) that is specifically designed to do the job, (and which has been around for 100 years) when you can have fun using something out a spray can and screw it up for all who follow? Bumper sticker: *When seconds count, the police are just minutes away.* Arthur P. Bloom "30 years of faithful service...15 years on hold"

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