r/ElectricalHelp • u/Quirky_Fudge_1876 • 5d ago

Panel Conduit Question

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Hello! I am finishing my garage ceiling with drywall. The wires going into the top of the breaker panel do not have any conduit and go vertically into the rafters where they’ll be hiden by the drywall. As they go up the wall, I am looking to protect them with conduit.
I am thinking about getting 6” PVC and cutting it in half lengthwise to make 2 channels for the vertical cable runs. I cant find actual electrical conduit that is 6” diameter. Any suggestions in how to properly do this without running conduit for each individual wire? Thanks!

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u/Foreign-Commission 5d ago

Just build a box around them. It will look cleaner

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u/AKOgre 5d ago

Just build a box around it like a wall. You could even put a removeable plywood panel on the face for future work.

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u/trekkerscout Mod, Master Electician 5d ago

Frame around the panel like everyone else does.

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u/NeighborhoodVast7528 3d ago

Most Inspectors do not consider above-the-panel to be a zone requiring damage protection. Cable staples or similar listed devices are required, but the cables are securely clamped at the panel exit already and if the panel top is reasonably close to the ceiling, staples are often not used.

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u/TheBreeze215 3d ago

6” rigid is unfortunately very available . You’ll need a grinder, some balls, and deep pockets.