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    Type of Electrical Conduit

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    This document discusses different types of electrical conduit materials, including rigid metal conduit (RMC), intermediate metal conduit (IMC), electrical metallic tubing (EMT), electrical non-metallic tubing (ENT), flexible metal conduit (FMC), liquid-tight flexible metal conduit (LFMC), and rigid PVC conduit. It provides details on the composition, common uses, and installation of each type.

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    Type of Electrical Conduit

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    This document discusses different types of electrical conduit materials, including rigid metal conduit (RMC), intermediate metal conduit (IMC), electrical metallic tubing (EMT), electrical non-metallic tubing (ENT), flexible metal conduit (FMC), liquid-tight flexible metal conduit (LFMC), and rigid PVC conduit. It provides details on the composition, common uses, and installation of each type.

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    This document discusses different types of electrical conduit materials, including rigid metal conduit (RMC), intermediate metal conduit (IMC), electrical metallic tubing (EMT), electrical non-metallic tubing (ENT), flexible metal conduit (FMC), liquid-tight flexible metal conduit (LFMC), and rigid PVC conduit. It provides details on the composition, common uses, and installation of each type.

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    Type of Electrical Conduit

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    This document discusses different types of electrical conduit materials, including rigid metal conduit (RMC), intermediate metal conduit (IMC), electrical metallic tubing (EMT), electrical non-metallic tubing (ENT), flexible metal conduit (FMC), liquid-tight flexible metal conduit (LFMC), and rigid PVC conduit. It provides details on the composition, common uses, and installation of each type.

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    Rigid Metal Conduit—RMC and IMC

    • Rigid metal conduit, or RMC, is heavy-duty galvanized steel tubing


    that is installed with threaded fittings. It is typically used outdoors to
    provide protection from damage and can also provide structural
    support for electrical cables, panels, and other equipment. RMC is sold
    in 10- and 20-foot lengths and has threads on both ends.
    • Intermediate metal conduit, or IMC, is a thinner, lighter-weight
    version of rigid metal conduit and is approved for use in all of the
    same applications as RMC. Because IMC is lighter and easier to work
    with than RMC, it is more common in new construction.
    Electrical Metallic Tubing—EMT
    • Another example of a rigid electrical conduit is EMT (electrical metal
    tubing), which is most commonly made of galvanized steel but can
    also be aluminum. EMT is also called "thin-wall" conduit because it is
    thin and lightweight, especially compared to RMC. EMT is rigid but
    can be bent with a simple tool called a conduit bender.
    • EMT is installed with couplings and fittings that are secured with
    setscrew or compression-type fasteners. The tubing itself is not
    threaded like RMC and IMC. Common sizes of EMT include 1/2-inch,
    3/4-inch, and 1-inch. It is commonly used for exposed indoor wiring
    runs in residential and light commercial construction. If installed
    outdoors in exposed locations, it must be assembled with special
    watertight fittings.
    Electrical Non-Metallic Tubing—ENT
    • Electrical nonmetallic tubing (ENT) is flexible corrugated plastic
    tubing that is moisture-resistant and flame-retardant. It is easy to bend
    and installs with snap-lock or glued plastic fittings. Unlike EMT, non-
    metallic tubing cannot installed in exposed locations, so it is
    commonly used inside walls. In addition to installation in standard
    wood- or metal-frame walls, ENT can be installed inside concrete
    block structures and can be covered with concrete. Due to the blue
    color of one common brand of this conduit, ENT is nicknamed "smurf
    tube," after the Smurfs cartoon characters.
    Flexible Metal Conduit—FMC and LFMC
    • Flexible metal conduit (FMC) is also called "Greenfield," after the
    name of its inventor. It has a spiral construction that makes it flexible
    so it can snake through walls and other structures. Standard FMC is
    used in dry indoor locations, often for short runs between a wall box
    and a motor or fixed appliance, such as a garbage disposer.
    • Liquid-tight flexible metal conduit (LFMC) is a special type of
    flexible metal conduit that has a plastic coating and is used with sealed
    fittings to make it watertight. It is commonly used with outdoor
    equipment, such as air conditioner units.
    Rigid PVC Conduit
    • Rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is similar to plastic plumbing pipe and
    is installed with plastic fittings that are glued in place. It can be bent
    after being heated in a portable heater box. Because the conduit tubing
    and fittings are glued together, the conduit assemblies can be
    watertight, making PVC suitable for direct burial in the ground for
    many applications. It is also allowed in corrosive environments.

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