Conduit install outside

[Buzz1980]

Hi all

PVC Conduit install outside, for a socket and this socket is supplying a lazy spa hot tub plug and play thing. Conduit is top entry into socket, I can see they have used conduit cement at joints and also installed a flat plastic IP washer at the top entry where the conduit adaptor enters socket. Also socket is IP 66. With it being IP66 would this top entry compromise the IP rating of the socket or not have seen a lot of light fittings coming top entry that eventually let in water but they have never installed IP washers ? Replies will be much appreciated

 

[telectrix]

should be OK, but drill a drainage hole in the bottom of the socket box.

 

[Brian246]

If it’s ip66 with a knock out (rather than drilled hole) for top entry then I’d assume it should be all good, but like @telectrix said make sure there’s a drain hole drilled

 

[Mike Johnson]

And mastic a gauze over the hole to prevent bug entry.

 

[stevethesparks]

Never a good idea IMO to use top entries outside where it can be avoided

 

[Dustydazzler]

where possible use side of bottom entry when outdoors , but i wouldn't change something if i come across a top entry outside as long as were no signs of water getting in

 

[Mike Johnson]

External vertical conduit and cable, as we know, should always have a low point prior to entry of a junction box or outside socket, this can just be done with plastic conduit by a bit of manipulation, but the better fix is bottom entry as suggested by SS above.