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05-23-15, 02:24 AM

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Running Flex Conduit Outdoor

If this question has been asked a hundred of times, please excuse me for the redundancy. I did a search but could not find the exact answer.

Is it against code to run armor cable Outdoor of the home? Or do I have to use liquidtite?

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05-23-15, 02:31 AM

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Actually, I think I found the answer:

Buying Guide: Conduit at The Home Depot

Scroll down on the chart.

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05-24-15, 03:07 PM

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In case somebody else reads this, you can not use FMC (greenfield) outside. It needs to be liquid tight. Any cable may be used IF it is listed for use in wet locations.

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