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6 Different Types of Electrical Conduits

The document discusses 6 different types of electrical conduits (ECs) used to carry and protect electrical wiring. Type 1 is rigid non-metallic conduit (PVC), which is lightweight and corrosion resistant. Type 2 is rigid metal conduit (RMC)/rigid steel conduit (RSC), which is thick steel threaded at the ends. Type 3 is intermediate metal conduit (IMC). Type 4 is galvanized rigid conduit (GRC), which provides extra corrosion protection by hot-dipping RMC, RSC, or IMC in zinc. Type 5 is electrical metal tubing (EMT). Type 6 is flexible metal conduit (FMC), which is used in areas needing movement and vibration.

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6 Different Types of Electrical Conduits

The document discusses 6 different types of electrical conduits (ECs) used to carry and protect electrical wiring. Type 1 is rigid non-metallic conduit (PVC), which is lightweight and corrosion resistant. Type 2 is rigid metal conduit (RMC)/rigid steel conduit (RSC), which is thick steel threaded at the ends. Type 3 is intermediate metal conduit (IMC). Type 4 is galvanized rigid conduit (GRC), which provides extra corrosion protection by hot-dipping RMC, RSC, or IMC in zinc. Type 5 is electrical metal tubing (EMT). Type 6 is flexible metal conduit (FMC), which is used in areas needing movement and vibration.

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6 Different Types of Electrical Conduits

An electrical conduit (EC) is a piping system that is used to carry electrical wiring for either power or communication. These piping systems are commonly referred to as raceways. The ECs are solid and they are used to both house and protect electrical cables and wiring. ECs may be made from a variety of metals, plastic and fibres. Some of these varieties are available in flexible forms for your special need and run in 10 foot increments. Here is a list of your most common ECs. Type 1 - Rigid Non Metallic Conduit (PVC) PVC is made from a combination of both plastic and vinyl. PVC pipes can be installed above ground, underground or encased in cement. PVCs are most commonly used underground. These pipes are light weight, flexible, impact resistant, nonconductive, ultraviolet resistant and corrosion resistant. They are popular because they have watertight joints and low installation costs. They are not interchangeable with other ECs. Type 2 - Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC) / Rigid Steel Conduit (RSC) RVCs and RSCs are your heaviest and thickest option, typically made of coated steel, stainless steel, red brass or aluminium. These pipes can be installed above ground or underground. They are similar in appearance to metal water pipes and are threaded at both ends. The threads on the uncoupled end of the pipes are covered by industry color-coded thread protectors, which protect the threads, keeping them clean and sharp. Although RMCs and RSDs are generally corrosive resistant, a layer of PVC or zinc (see GRC) can be added in areas that are wet or highly corrosive. If you opt for an organic coating you check for heat restrictions. These types are interchangeable with GRCs.

Type 3 - Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC) If you opt for an organic coating you check for heat restrictions. They are interchangeable with GRCs. Type 4 - Galvanized Rigid Conduit (GRC) GRCs are created by taking one of your above RMC, RSD, or IMC and galvanizing it via hot dipping it in zinc. The zinc coating provides extra coating in areas that are wet, or highly corrosive. GRCs are interchangeable with most RMC, RSD, and IMC to use when only an area of your piping is in need of additional protection. PVC coating can be added on top of GRC coating for ECs that will be exposed to chemicals and other highly abrasive materials. Type 5 - Electrical Metal Tubing (EMT) EMTs are not interchangeable with other ECs. Type 6 - Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC) This is your option for areas that need to sustain large amounts of movement and vibration. They are found with stainless steel, galvanized steel or aluminium. They are available as water proof if needed and are installed above ground. The appearance is similar to that of metallic armoured cable. They are often used when wiring motors and are not interchangeable with other ECs.

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