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A conduit run is installed from the ER to a TR. It has two (2) 90 degree bend and a length of 20 m (65 ft). What will be the MINIMUM test rating of the pull cord left in the conduit?

The correct answer is D. 90 kg (200 lb). BICSI TDMM standards specify minimum pull cord test ratings based on conduit length and number of bends to ensure cables can be pulled without the cord snapping.

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Question

A conduit run is installed from the ER to a TR. It has two (2) 90 degree bend and a length of 20 m (65 ft). What will be the MINIMUM test rating of the pull cord left in the conduit?

Options

  • A20 kg (44 lb)
  • B40 kg (88 lb)
  • C60 kg (132 lb)
  • D90 kg (200 lb)
  • E100 kg (220 lb)

How the community answered

(62 responses)
  • A
    3% (2)
  • B
    8% (5)
  • C
    3% (2)
  • D
    84% (52)
  • E
    2% (1)

Why each option

BICSI TDMM standards specify minimum pull cord test ratings based on conduit length and number of bends to ensure cables can be pulled without the cord snapping.

A20 kg (44 lb)

20 kg (44 lb) is insufficient for a conduit run with two 90-degree bends - this low rating applies only to very short, straight conduit runs.

B40 kg (88 lb)

40 kg (88 lb) does not meet the minimum rating required when two 90-degree bends are present, as bend friction multiplies the required pull tension.

C60 kg (132 lb)

60 kg (132 lb) is below the BICSI-specified minimum threshold for conduit configurations containing multiple 90-degree bends.

D90 kg (200 lb)Correct

Per BICSI TDMM, a conduit run containing two 90-degree bends requires a minimum pull cord test rating of 90 kg (200 lb). The cumulative friction added by each 90-degree bend significantly increases pulling tension, and the standard mandates this higher rating to prevent cord failure during cable installation.

E100 kg (220 lb)

100 kg (220 lb) exceeds the minimum required rating - while it would function, the question asks for the minimum, which is 90 kg (200 lb).

Concept tested: Conduit pull cord minimum test rating per BICSI TDMM

Topics

#pull cord rating#conduit installation#cable pulling#conduit bends

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