how to add wire to this conduit box?

[handyman2020]

Hello,
I want to take a ethernet wire and i also want to install external panel outside house for power of the house to garage and i dont want to drill hole in the wall/house as there is already a pipe and conduit box there.

But the problem is wire will go towards ground in other direction and conduit box is only going in one direction.

I dont want to drill a hole in the conduit box.

Is there any conduit box cover in market which I can use and can provide me access to get the wire in/out of this conduit box.

or any other better idea to do this ?



Thank you

 

[The Cobbler]

you cannot run an ethernet cable inside that conduit ( cannot share same conduit with high voltage )

 

[Norcal]

What is in that conduit/ LB? Line voltage & ethernet cannot share a conduit.

 

[handyman2020]

What is in that conduit/ LB? Line voltage & ethernet cannot share a conduit.

Yes its Line box. I also want to install an outdoor panel, I have edited my post. How do I run wire out of that box

you cannot run an ethernet cable inside that conduit ( cannot share same conduit with high voltage )

got it, lets cancel ethernet wire out, how can I run electric wire in/out now for outdoor power panel.

 

[mike93lx]

What is in the conduit now? Pictures of more of the area, and real details on what you are trying to accomplish will help

 

[The Cobbler]

that's coming from your meter? that's all it can be used for. nothing else.

 

[handyman2020]

that's coming from your meter? that's all it can be used for. nothing else.

yes, its power meter. so if that conduit is out of question, then what is the best way to run wire in/out of house.

 

[Firebrick43]

Drill another hole and put conduit thru that.

 

[23ford]

Fish a wire thru the a new hole use external box outdoor rated/

 

[mike93lx]

Drilling a hole is not a big deal with the right tool. Sds with a diamond or carbide hole saw would be through that wall without much drama

 

[handyman2020]

Drilling a hole is not a big deal with the right tool. Sds with a diamond or carbide hole saw would be through that wall without much drama

Fish a wire thru the a new hole use external box outdoor rated/

Drill another hole and put conduit thru that.

Please tell me how to make sure after I drill the hole through wall and run the wire the hole remains properly insulated so I dont get thermal insulation leak.

Thankyou

 

[mike93lx]

Please tell me how to make sure after I drill the hole through wall and run the wire the hole remains properly insulated so I dont get thermal insulation leak.

Thankyou

You can foam around the conduit, but ultimately you will have some loss of insulation where the conduit goes through. It will be immaterial if you air seal and it is what it is

 

[walrus]

Get an electrician would be my advice

 

[Firebrick43]

You can foam around the conduit, but ultimately you will have some loss of insulation where the conduit goes through. It will be immaterial if you air seal and it is what it is

couldn't have said it better myself!

do drill the hole slightly down hill towards the outside so water and rain will not run back into the house. Seal with a caulk on the outside and spray foam behind that.

 

[handyman2020]

You can foam around the conduit, but ultimately you will have some loss of insulation where the conduit goes through. It will be immaterial if you air seal and it is what it is

couldn't have said it better myself!

do drill the hole slightly down hill towards the outside so water and rain will not run back into the house. Seal with a caulk on the outside and spray foam behind that.

you guys are awesome. thanks so much.

 

[Mzungu]

If you end up using conduit with an LB

Then you can also use this to seal the inside of the LB, it will prevent airflow and insects from using the conduit as passage into the house.

 

[wyliesdiesels]

yes, its power meter. so if that conduit is out of question, then what is the best way to run wire in/out of house.

yeah dont run anything else inside your service entrance conduit...

 

[slimpickins]

If you end up using conduit with an LB

Then you can also use this to seal the inside of the LB, it will prevent airflow and insects from using the conduit as passage into the house.

For clarity to reiterate what @handyman2020 said ...

• Use the DUCT seal putty INSIDE the conduit/LB fitting and ONLY INSIDE the conduit. Pack it tightly around the wires.
• Use the expanding foam around the OUTSIDE of the conduit AND ONLY OUTSIDE the conduit, then paint or mortar over the foam to protect it from UV. Instead of the expanding foam (depending on how big the gap is), you could just use a good exterior caulking like MONO brand.
• DO NOT use the expanding foam inside the conduit!!!!
• DO NOT use the Duct seal putty outside the conduit as it will dry up and eventually fail.

 

[mike93lx]

For clarity to reiterate what @handyman2020 said ...

• Use the DUCT seal putty INSIDE the conduit/LB fitting and ONLY INSIDE the conduit. Pack it tightly around the wires.
• Use the expanding foam around the OUTSIDE of the conduit AND ONLY OUTSIDE the conduit, then paint or mortar over the foam to protect it from UV. Instead of the expanding foam (depending on how big the gap is), you could just use a good exterior caulking like MONO brand.
• DO NOT use the expanding foam inside the conduit!!!!
• DO NOT use the Duct seal putty outside the conduit as it will dry up and eventually fail.

Duct seal lasts a long long time outside. It's commonly used to seal service entrance cable into the top of a meter box.

 

[slimpickins]

Duct seal lasts a long long time outside. It's commonly used to seal service entrance cable into the top of a meter box.

Maybe it's our weather here -40C to +40C winter to summer - it turns brown and hard within a few years.

 

[mike93lx]

Maybe it's our weather here -40C to +40C winter to summer - it turns brown and hard within a few years.

Works fine in New England, but either way, it's not a lifetime thing. Does need replacing periodically

 

[Zeke]

Get an electrician would be my advice

Like getting a Rolls Royce mechanic to fix an old bike. No disrespect to modern bike mechanics, they could probably fix a RR.