Conduit Size For 10g Wire?

[Derek Arita]

I have to install a 30A receptacle about 50' from the existing one and have a couple of questions. First, I'll be using 10g, stranded wire...right? Second, can I use 1/2" ridged conduit and if so, why can't I find a price for it on Home Depot's web site?

[Bas Pluim]

I have to install a 30A receptacle about 50' from the existing one and have a couple of questions. First, I'll be using 10g, stranded wire...right? Second, can I use 1/2" ridged conduit and if so, why can't I find a price for it on Home Depot's web site?

Yes, 10g, which typically is stranded. For just the one circuit, 1/2" conduit is fine. $2 per 10ft.

[Sam Joyce]

Not that im an expert but i installed 3/4 emt for my 10g run of nmd90 as it was recommended to me.

[Jim Finn]

I have run #10 wire, 240 volt in 1/2" emt also.

[Jim Neeley]

Not that im an expert but i installed 3/4 emt for my 10g run of nmd90 as it was recommended to me.

Sam,

I currently have three 250' coils NMD90 on the floor of in my shop awaiting installation. It is single strand so requires a larger conduit than multi-stranded cable of the same gauge since it is not as flexible.

[Ben Martin]

Google conduit fill factor, all the information you need!

[Steve Meliza]

You are limited to 5 wires of #10 in 1/2" EMT regardless of stranded or not. I like solid because it is usually a bit cheaper and I only have one strand to mess with when trying to make connections.

[Ron Natalie]

They have 1/2" rigid on the HD site. $14.48 for a 10' length.