how to waterproof metal conduit joints?

[saucyjack]

Hi guys; I've got to run 3x6mm singles through some exterior metal conduit (not actually installed yet, but will be approx. 7 metres in length with about 3 elbows), and wondered if anyone has any advice on making any of the joints (elbows, couplers etc.) weather/watertight? Any advice would be much appreciated!

 

[Knobhead]

As an apprentice all black Japaned conduit joints were painted with Red Lead before assembly, I was working to M&Q regs then.
Just as an aside How many new electricians know why their pliers have the strange pyramid shape on the out side?

 

[grantr37]

takes off raggy bits on filed conduit

 

[High Tower]

As an apprentice all black Japaned conduit joints were painted with Red Lead before assembly, I was working to M&Q regs then.
Just as an aside How many new electricians know why their pliers have the strange pyramid shape on the out side?

Flat edge for tapping something in

 

[Dtharte]

No-one has mentioned anything about bonding. What is the plan there?

 

[Rockingit]

Is this a contender for the oldest thread dug up and uselessly commented on contest?!

Although..... a trip down memory lane with a few of the contributors.

 

[Spoon]

Is this a contender for the oldest thread dug up and uselessly commented on contest?!

Although..... a trip down memory lane with a few of the contributors.

He is new to the forum so I will let him off for not noticing the date on the thread.

Welcome to the forum @Dtharte.

 

[UNG]

Although..... a trip down memory lane with a few of the contributors.

Yes I was thinking that myself with some it is surprising how long it is since they were on here

 

[Rockingit]

Yes I was thinking that myself with some it is surprising how long it is since they were on here

Sadly I believe Eng54 is no longer with us - last I knew a few years ago from a certain other recently passed old member was that he was in China doing his thing and then just literally dropped off the grid, assumed dead after we think was a brief illness, but I'm going back several years now.

 

[UNG]

Sadly I believe Eng54 is no longer with us - last I knew a few years ago from a certain other recently passed old member was that he was in China doing his thing and then just literally dropped off the grid, assumed dead after we think was a brief illness, but I'm going back several years now.

Yes I heard he never recovered from a sudden illness
malcolmsanford is another of the overseas guys who hasn't been on here for a while