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What is the difference between conduit and pipe?

Updated: 11/10/2022
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Meredith Walsh

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Tube and pipe are both used for conveying liquids or gases under pressure. They differ in how they are sized and their rigidity. A conduit is mainly used to protect and route electrical wiring.

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