Watertight vs Submersible Conduit
Watertight vs Submersible Conduit
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I am reviewing a submittal that requires a NEMA 6P control panel. The location is in a flood plain, and has the potential to flood. My question is: The conduit and fitting that will be attached need to be similarly made, that is, submersible, not just watertight. The submitter has pointed out that the conduit will be WATERTIGHT (emphasis by submitter). Is this different than submersible? Is the submitter trying to state what he will be supplying, and relying on my ignorance of a fine point in a definition?





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RE: Watertight vs Submersible Conduit
Assume that the conduits are watertight, and will remain watertight forever, and you will be disappointed at some point. Assume that there will always be water in the conduits and design the system to keep water away from things that can be damaged by the water and you'll have far fewer problems over the life of the installation.
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