Drake, We use the described method with Sch80 pipe and have never had a problem with AHJ's. We transition to EMT or IMC just above the footing to minimize our PVC above grade, as that seems to look a little cleaner and will weather better in the intense AZ sun.
Cheers, On Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 7:38 AM, Drake <drake.chamber...@redwoodalliance.org > wrote: > Hello Wrenches, > > With pole mount systems, It looks cleaner and is safer to run the PVC > conduit down the pole into the concrete, and use a 90 degree elbow to come > out through the side of the anchor underground. This way, the pipe is > protected from mechanical damage, and there is nothing to trip over when > adjusting the array for seasonal tilt. > > I was told that some building departments will not allow this. Has anyone > had a problem with using this method, either technical or legal? How do > you like to route your conduits? > > Thank you, > > Drake > ** > > ** Drake Chamberlin** ** > ATHENS ELECTRIC LLC > OH License 44810** ** > CO license 3773 > NABCEP Certified PV > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Home Power magazine > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Options & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > > > -- Chad Waits President Net Zero Solar 101 W. 5th St. Tucson, AZ 85705 (520) 270-4873
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