Support for EMT between fixtures

[m32825]

Need some guidance... Metal garage, running 1/2" EMT between 4' direct wire LED fixtures mounted in a row on metal strut hung from ceiling. I see that support for the EMT is required on 10' centers and within 3' of a box or termination. What if the ends of the fixtures are 3' or less apart? Do I need to add support? Thanks!

-- Carl

 

[zmaxmotorsports]

Depending on the distance and location I'd at least try and support it in the center.

 

[Bert_]

I think the max length that doesn't need support is either 18 or 24". I'll have to check

 

[m32825]

Thanks for the feedback, guys. I should just stick a pipe hanger between each pair of lights and be done with it. When the lights are on it will be so bright that I won't be able to see them up there anyway!

 

[zmaxmotorsports]

Once you get more than a couple feet between supports on conduit people seem to feel the need to hang stuff from the conduit,especially in basements.