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There are many different kinds of electrical conduit. The reason for this is for cost, looks, and specific applications. An example of different applications might be:
1. An area where there is significant risk of mechanical damage.
2. An area where explosive vapours might be in the air.
3. An area where there is risk of corrosive chemicals.
4. An area where the equipment might have to be moved slightly or where vibration exists.
5. An area where the conduit is to be buried under ground.
For most applications around a house I prefer to use PVC conduit (it is grey) It is good for mechanical protection, good in wet locations, relatively inexpensive and relatively easy to work with. PVC conduit can also be buried.
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What are electrical conduit fittings used for?
An electrical conduit is a tube used to protect and route electrical wiring in a building or nonbuilding structure. Electrical conduit may be made of metal, plastic, fiber, or fired clay. Most conduit is rigid, but flexible conduit is used for some purposes.
What size conduit should be used with 8-3 gauge wire?
Depends on location and local codes. typically plastic conduit or PVC is used outside or in wet locations. There are restrictions for PVC conduit. PVC can also be buried at a minimum depth of 24" There are a few types of metal conduit. EMT is used the majority of the time. The rigid pipe threads together and can be used in just about all locations. Then there is pvc coated rigid pipe which can be used anywhere provided you use the proper fittings. There are other types of conduit, such as fiberglass, aluminum and composites.
What is the purpose of a bender conduit?
A conduit blender is a tool that is used to bend conduit piping. This allows electricians to bend conduit piping around corners so that they do not have to use connector joints.
What is metallic conduit?
Metalic conduit is a metal tube that is used to shield wiring from damage, water contamination, contact with people. As opposed to plastic conduit.
When do you use a conduit bushing?
A conduit bushing is used when a conduit is terminated in a junction box or enclosure. Its purpose is to provide a smooth rounded surface so that when the wire is pulled into the conduit the insulation on the wire will not be damaged.
What must be attached to the top end of a conduit riser where conduit is used in a service?
It's called a Weatherhead.
Can grey conduit be used for water lines?
No.
What is steel conduit?
Conduit is piping for electrical wiring. Steel conduit is the most common conduit used. It is often left visible in industrial atmospheres and can be seen running to electrical outlets, lighting panels, electrical panels, etc.
What is an antonym for the word conduit?
A conduit is a tube used as a passage for liquids, or in its broader sense an agent of communication etc. There is no antonym.
Another name for thinwall conduit is?
Another name for thin wall conduit is EMT and stands for Electrical Metallic Tubing. The term thin wall is used to differentiate between two conduit systems, thin wall and rigid conduit systems.
What is conduit coupling?
It is used to connect two pieces of conduit together. Since you did not know the answer, I would call an electrician to work on your project.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of steel junction boxs?
There are no advantages or disadvantages over which type of junction box to be used on electrical wiring. As long as the junction box is of an approved type (CSA or UL approved). It is cost or location which dictates which boxes will be used. PVC boxes for home wiring are the cheapest. Aluminium or steel are usually used in rigid or EMT conduit systems. PVC again when the conduit system involves underground wiring. In large electrical installations it is the electrical engineer that states what the conduit system type is and what type of electrical junction boxes that must be used.
