Running metal conduit / outlets outside the drywall

[pipsters]

I have a garage with now one dedicated 20 amp circuit in it and one 15 amp circuit for all the other stuff (lights, garage door opener, etc).

That one 20 amp circuit has one outlet on it. What I would like to do is run some electrical outlets around my garage but the garage has been drywalled.

So I think I can do this legally (not sure about code, this is what I am concerned about) by using the metal conduit and metal boxes. I'm not sure how to begin researching how this is done however. Ie what height does it need to be at etc.

 

[rockwithjason]

yes you can do that. no particular height is needed. to be code the outlets need to be gfci protected. support the conduit within 3 ft of every box and no more than 10 ft between supports. ground all boxes. use raised industrial covers for the outlets.

 

[Jim Johnstone]

yes you can do that. no particular height is needed. to be code the outlets need to be gfci protected. support the conduit within 3 ft of every box and no more than 10 ft between supports. ground all boxes. use raised industrial covers for the outlets.

Would the same general rules apply if one were to do the same using flexible conduit rather than rigid conduit?

I'm planning on putting all my outlets and lighting under the drywall, but I am thinking of using surface mounted conduit for all my 240 volt applications so I have the option of moving them if I shift around my machines, or even pulling it all off and taking it with me if I was to move.

 

[vhol5]

yes you can do that. no particular height is needed. to be code the outlets need to be gfci protected. support the conduit within 3 ft of every box and no more than 10 ft between supports. ground all boxes. use raised industrial covers for the outlets.

X2 with Jason. Also, if you decide to use handy boxes, make sure you also use handy box COVERS in the outlets. Makes for a smoother look!


On edit, flex, looks terrible on the outside of drywall...

 

[KinzeMech]

Flex conduit looks like *** anywhere. Only use it where cosmetic concerns are unimportant.

 

[Speedy Petey]

X2 with Jason. Also, if you decide to use handy boxes, make sure you also use handy box COVERS in the outlets. Makes for a smoother look!

Handy boxes will almost certainly not be legal. You'll need 4x4 boxes with raised covers for the volume.

 

[rockwithjason]

i don't have a code here to reference but if i recall correctly flex has to be supported 12 in from the box and every 4 ft. do not use handy boxes, they are not big enough. you must pull a ground wire.

 

[jbberns]

X2 with Jason. Also, if you decide to use handy boxes, make sure you also use handy box COVERS in the outlets. Makes for a smoother look!


On edit, flex, looks terrible on the outside of drywall...

I've never found Handy boxes very handy!