Mike Dolt Enterprises
Mike Dolt Enterprises
User: ROI, Location: Grand Rapids Michigan
Asked on: Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 10:03 am EDT
Answered on: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:44 am EDT
Question: I am no english major and I have read coments as far back as 1979. 358.26"There shall not be more than the equivalant of four quarter bends (360 degrees total) between pull points"If it was leagal to put 1 - 360 degrees of bend in a single bend, the code would say 360 degrees total, and end.Four quarter bends translates to mean not more than 90 degrees in a single bend (90 = 1/4 of 360).Any bend beyond 90 degrees, while sometimes impressive, is illegal.
The comment you quoted is referring to the National Electrical Code (NEC), which is a set of standards for electrical wiring and equipment. The NEC is updated every three years, and the 1979 edition is no longer in effect. The current edition of the NEC is the 2020 edition.In the 2020 NEC, the section you quoted is now located in Article 358, which covers flexible cords and cables. The relevant section is 358.26, which states:>There shall be not more than the equivalent of four quarter bends (360 degrees total) between pull points.This means that you cannot have more than four 90-degree bends in a flexible cord or cable between two pull points. A pull point is a point where the cord or cable is pulled or connected to a device.The reason for this rule is to prevent the cord or cable from becoming damaged or overloaded. When a cord or cable is bent, the conductors inside can become stressed and break. This can lead to electrical fires or other hazards.If you need to make a bend in a flexible cord or cable, it is important to make it as gradual as possible. Avoid sharp bends, and do not bend the cord or cable more than 90 degrees. Flag for review