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Default Electrical: making rainproof conduit connections

Hello,

I'm somewhat familiar with the use of different electrical metal
conduits (e.g. RMC and EMT), but I'm wondering what additional
procedures are required when making up connections outdoors. A few
questions:

1) For an overhead connection to a box (enclosure), a hub is typically
held onto the top of the box by 4 screws. Is the mating of the two
metal surfaces raintight, or is an additional washer or silicone
needed between the two surfaces?

2) For a threaded RMC connection, is any silicone or other thread
sealant required?

3) When making an RMC connection to a knockout at the bottom of a box
(enclosure), is the use of two locknuts sufficient, or is a
different termination fitting required?

Thanks, Wayne

 
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