MN-B, 12-3/GRD inside 2" PVC conduit

Thinking about using 2" PVC conduit attach to the top of circuit breaker
panel. The conduit would run up the side of the wall, (note: panel is surface
mounted), then 90 over to the center of the room, where the opposite end
would terminate inside a large j-box. Something like a 6x6x4.

Yes I know thhn individual conductors would work better. But it's money
thing. Have the romex cable left over, and just want to be sure this
nothing the NEC code that would prohibit this practice.



And how exactly do you measure the dia. of 12-3 romex?

Thanks to all who show an interest and reply.

There are code issues about putting NM cable in conduit. The ratings of the cable are based on it being in free air. But a 12-3 would FIT inside ½" conduit! What's up with running 2" conduit in your ceiling???


What do you mean by "how do you measure the size of 12-3??""??

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What are you trying to do? 2" conduit seems like overkill for a single Romex wire, and if you are running a lot of them the J-box may not be the right choice.

romex cable in a 2" PVC conduit

The 2" PVC conduct witll be a continuous run from the top of the
electrical circuit breaker panel box, to were it connects with a large
j-box, something like a 6x6x4.

The ceiling will be unfinished, open raftiers. There are no plans, at this
time to finish the ceiling.

The area in question, is in a seperate building. That is currently used
only for storage. This building never had power.

My plan, is approved, will be to run, four individual, 12-3 NM-B cable
thru the 2" conduit. This can give four, 120 volt, at 20 amps. circuits.

Also, is the old timer needs a 240 volt circuit I will be able to supply that
as well.

Thanks for your previous replies.

Well, you may have code issues with 4 nm inside conduit. You will need to find out from your inspector if that is allowed. Speedy Petey is one of our NEC experts, so hopefully he will come along and give you an expert answer.

Since you are planning for a junction box already just run individual THHN conductors. Much easier to work with and it leave more space in the conduit.

The main isse is that the NM won't be connected to the panel box.

Here, it would be a non issue.