House Basement - Conduit Penetrations (Close-Up)
Photo Details
- Date: March 31, 2026
- Time: 1:31 PM EDT
- Weather: Light rain, overcast, 58°F.
- Phase: Electrical Service Installation
- Location: 309 E. 7th St., Clare, MI — House basement, NW wall
- View: Close-up of the two 1” conduit openings through basement wall
Description
Close-up detail of the two 1” conduit openings through the house basement wall. Both conduits show clear daylight, confirming they are open and continuous from the house basement to the exterior junction boxes on the NW corner. These conduits run underground to the garage where they merge into the garage panel area. The masonry block wall and the rough-cut opening for the penetrations are clearly visible.
Visible Elements
- Conduit Openings:
- Two approximately 1” diameter conduit openings
- Clean circular openings through concrete block wall
- Both showing daylight from exterior (conduits are continuous and open)
- Left conduit appears to have a wire/cable partially visible
- Right conduit is open/empty
- Wall Construction:
- Concrete block foundation wall
- Rough opening chipped/drilled through block
- Mortar and block debris visible around penetration
- Construction dust and debris on ledge below
- Above Penetration:
- Rim joist/sill plate area visible
- Existing house wiring routed above