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CONDUITS
What is a conduit?
 Electrical conduit is a raceway or piping system that protects wires
and cables from impact, moisture, and vapors.
 It is a path for either power or communication (low voltage)
electrical wiring.
 It is usually tubular and made of metal (galvanized steel, stainless
steel, aluminum) or non-metallic materials (plastics) and is either
rigid or flexible.
 Special types of conduit are required for wet areas and hazardous
areas.
What is a conduit?
 Two main categories of conduit body are considered
here: metal conduits and non-metal conduit.
 Conduit systems can be differentiated by their wall
thickness, mechanical stiffness, and tubing material.
 Conduit materials are often chosen for their mechanical
protection, corrosion resistance, and the overall
installation cost.
The advantages of all types of conduit
are that they:
 Protect electrical wires from damage due to abuse or
accident
 Can allow for cables to be easily pulled to inaccessible
areas in the future (i.e. inside finished walls)
 Allow wiring changes to be made simpler and safer
 Can be made waterproof or submersible
 Can be sealed to provide protection from fire and
explosion hazards
ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING (EMT)
EMT
 EMT is an unthreaded, thin-wall metal tubing generally made of
coated steel, though it may be made of aluminum.
 It is a popular choice for electrical conduit in commercial buildings,
but is generally not used in residential buildings.
 EMT is connected together using clamp-type fittings that slide onto
the tubing and then are secured with a set-screw.
 Electrical Metal Tubing is less expensive and 40% lighter than GRC.
EMT
 While EMT provides a good amount of protection for the cables inside, it should not be used in
hazardous areas where it is exposed to sever damage (like power plants or around
vehicular traffic.)
 EMT is not suitable for wet areas or where corrosive fumes and vapors exist –
special corrosive-resistant tubing and gasketed clamps are required in these areas.
 Like RMC, the cut ends of the tubing must be reamed to remove all sharp edges.
 Some electricians are skeptical of using EMT in critical areas because the set-screws
in the clamps can loosen over time. In order to prevent this, a torque wrench or
driver can be used to be sure the screws are set to the correct tension as required
by the manufacturer.
INTERMEDIATE METALLIC CONDUIT
IMC
 As its name suggests, Intermediate Metal Conduit
(IMC) has walls that are thinner than RMC, but thicker
than EMT.
 Thus the weight of IMC also falls between RMC and
EMT. Intermediate Metal Conduit is threadable, but it
can also be un-threaded and used with clamp-type
fittings.
 IMC is generally made from steel and can be coated.
RIGID METALLIC CONDUIT
RIGID METALLIC CONDUIT
 RMC is a thick-walled, threaded tubing.
 It is generally made of coated steel, stainless steel, or aluminum.
 The conduit is connected together by screwing connectors to the main tubes.
 Rigid metal conduit provides significant protection from impacts and other
damage.
 It can be used as a grounding conductor for short runs, but it is best practice
to use wiring that has a grounding wire.
 The thicker walls of RMC protects the cables inside from electromagnetic
interference (EMI), which can be harmful to sensitive equipment.
RIGID METALLIC CONDUIT
 RMC can be made corrosion-resistant by applying a coating such as PVC
or by galvanizing the metal. The corrosion protection resists damage from
water or other chemicals that can degrade metal. There are three common
types of corrosion treatment:
 Galvanized Rigid Conduit (GRC), which is the most popular form of RMC, is
used in commercial and industrial buildings.
 PVC-coated aluminum, which is suitable where chemical fumes that are
corrosive to steel are present.
 Bronze alloy, which is suitable for coastal areas, chemical plants, oil
refineries and underwater situations.
 PVC-coated rigid steel, which is resistant to oils, grease, acids, alkalis, and
moisture and is flame-retardant.
RIGID METALLIC CONDUIT
 When cut, the ends of rigid metal conduit should be reamed (remove
burrs and rough edges) to protect the wire insulation from abrasion.
 In addition, any fittings should match the type of metal used for the
conduit tubing to prevent problems from galvanic action.
 There are two main disadvantages to using rigid metal conduit.
 First, since all connections are threaded, there is much more labor
required when installing the system – this makes RMC much more
expensive.
 Second, the thick walls of the tubing make the conduit much heavier,
which also makes installation more labor intensive and expensive.
FLEXIBLE METALLIC CONDUIT
FMC
 Flexible metal conduit (FMC) is typically available in diameters
between 3/8" and 3", but larger sizes can sometimes be found.
 It is made by coiling self-interlocked aluminum or steel strips,
which forms a hollow tube that wires can be pulled through.
 FMC comes in a standard wall (sometimes called full wall)
thickness or a reduced wall thickness.
 Most manufacturers also produce an extra-flexible FMC for
tighter bend radiuses, but this is generally not UL approved.
FMC
 Standard FMC is recommended in dry areas where it
would be impractical to install EMT or other non-
flexible conduit, yet where metallic strength to
protect conductors is still required.
 Because of its flexibility, the FMC can help reduce
vibrations from passing from motor to structure
through the conduit.
ELECTRICAL NON-METALLIC TUBING
(ENT)
ENT
 ENT is a thin-walled corrugated tubing that is flexible
so it can be bent without special tools, however it will
not permanently hold the bend.
 It is easier to install than RNC because it can be
routed around obstructions without cutting and
welding the pipe.
 Special ENT connectors are used – these are generally
snap-in connections and are not watertight.
RIGID NON METALLIC CONDUIT
(RNC)
RNC
 RNC is the lightest conduit available and is generally the least
expensive.
 Fittings slipped onto the tubing and welded with a solvent,
which is faster than the fittings used in metal conduits. In
addition, the welded joints are water-tight.
 Plastic conduit can be heated with special tools so that it can be
bent in the field.
RNC
 RNC Pipe is most commonly available as schedule 40
or schedule 80 pipe, but can also be manufactured in
other sizes and wall thicknesses. It is also available in
extra-heavy wall thicknesses for areas where extra
protection is needed; however, thicker walls make the
conduit harder to bend.
RNC
 The main disadvantages are that plastic conduit will
not stand up to impacts as well as metal conduits. In
addition, plastic conduits cannot be used for
grounding, so a grounding conductor will need to be
pulled along with the other conductors. Finally,
plastic conduit expands and contracts more than
metal conduit when exposed to heat, which needs to
be taken into account when designing long runs.
References
 https://www.archtoolbox.com/materials-systems/electrical/electrical-conduit-
types.html
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1 Conduit PEC.pptx

  • 1.
  • 3. What is a conduit?  Electrical conduit is a raceway or piping system that protects wires and cables from impact, moisture, and vapors.  It is a path for either power or communication (low voltage) electrical wiring.  It is usually tubular and made of metal (galvanized steel, stainless steel, aluminum) or non-metallic materials (plastics) and is either rigid or flexible.  Special types of conduit are required for wet areas and hazardous areas.
  • 4. What is a conduit?  Two main categories of conduit body are considered here: metal conduits and non-metal conduit.  Conduit systems can be differentiated by their wall thickness, mechanical stiffness, and tubing material.  Conduit materials are often chosen for their mechanical protection, corrosion resistance, and the overall installation cost.
  • 5. The advantages of all types of conduit are that they:  Protect electrical wires from damage due to abuse or accident  Can allow for cables to be easily pulled to inaccessible areas in the future (i.e. inside finished walls)  Allow wiring changes to be made simpler and safer  Can be made waterproof or submersible  Can be sealed to provide protection from fire and explosion hazards
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  • 9. EMT  EMT is an unthreaded, thin-wall metal tubing generally made of coated steel, though it may be made of aluminum.  It is a popular choice for electrical conduit in commercial buildings, but is generally not used in residential buildings.  EMT is connected together using clamp-type fittings that slide onto the tubing and then are secured with a set-screw.  Electrical Metal Tubing is less expensive and 40% lighter than GRC.
  • 10. EMT  While EMT provides a good amount of protection for the cables inside, it should not be used in hazardous areas where it is exposed to sever damage (like power plants or around vehicular traffic.)  EMT is not suitable for wet areas or where corrosive fumes and vapors exist – special corrosive-resistant tubing and gasketed clamps are required in these areas.  Like RMC, the cut ends of the tubing must be reamed to remove all sharp edges.  Some electricians are skeptical of using EMT in critical areas because the set-screws in the clamps can loosen over time. In order to prevent this, a torque wrench or driver can be used to be sure the screws are set to the correct tension as required by the manufacturer.
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  • 13. IMC  As its name suggests, Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC) has walls that are thinner than RMC, but thicker than EMT.  Thus the weight of IMC also falls between RMC and EMT. Intermediate Metal Conduit is threadable, but it can also be un-threaded and used with clamp-type fittings.  IMC is generally made from steel and can be coated.
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  • 16. RIGID METALLIC CONDUIT  RMC is a thick-walled, threaded tubing.  It is generally made of coated steel, stainless steel, or aluminum.  The conduit is connected together by screwing connectors to the main tubes.  Rigid metal conduit provides significant protection from impacts and other damage.  It can be used as a grounding conductor for short runs, but it is best practice to use wiring that has a grounding wire.  The thicker walls of RMC protects the cables inside from electromagnetic interference (EMI), which can be harmful to sensitive equipment.
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  • 18. RIGID METALLIC CONDUIT  RMC can be made corrosion-resistant by applying a coating such as PVC or by galvanizing the metal. The corrosion protection resists damage from water or other chemicals that can degrade metal. There are three common types of corrosion treatment:  Galvanized Rigid Conduit (GRC), which is the most popular form of RMC, is used in commercial and industrial buildings.  PVC-coated aluminum, which is suitable where chemical fumes that are corrosive to steel are present.  Bronze alloy, which is suitable for coastal areas, chemical plants, oil refineries and underwater situations.  PVC-coated rigid steel, which is resistant to oils, grease, acids, alkalis, and moisture and is flame-retardant.
  • 19. RIGID METALLIC CONDUIT  When cut, the ends of rigid metal conduit should be reamed (remove burrs and rough edges) to protect the wire insulation from abrasion.  In addition, any fittings should match the type of metal used for the conduit tubing to prevent problems from galvanic action.  There are two main disadvantages to using rigid metal conduit.  First, since all connections are threaded, there is much more labor required when installing the system – this makes RMC much more expensive.  Second, the thick walls of the tubing make the conduit much heavier, which also makes installation more labor intensive and expensive.
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  • 23. FMC  Flexible metal conduit (FMC) is typically available in diameters between 3/8" and 3", but larger sizes can sometimes be found.  It is made by coiling self-interlocked aluminum or steel strips, which forms a hollow tube that wires can be pulled through.  FMC comes in a standard wall (sometimes called full wall) thickness or a reduced wall thickness.  Most manufacturers also produce an extra-flexible FMC for tighter bend radiuses, but this is generally not UL approved.
  • 24. FMC  Standard FMC is recommended in dry areas where it would be impractical to install EMT or other non- flexible conduit, yet where metallic strength to protect conductors is still required.  Because of its flexibility, the FMC can help reduce vibrations from passing from motor to structure through the conduit.
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  • 29. ENT  ENT is a thin-walled corrugated tubing that is flexible so it can be bent without special tools, however it will not permanently hold the bend.  It is easier to install than RNC because it can be routed around obstructions without cutting and welding the pipe.  Special ENT connectors are used – these are generally snap-in connections and are not watertight.
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  • 33. RIGID NON METALLIC CONDUIT (RNC)
  • 34. RNC  RNC is the lightest conduit available and is generally the least expensive.  Fittings slipped onto the tubing and welded with a solvent, which is faster than the fittings used in metal conduits. In addition, the welded joints are water-tight.  Plastic conduit can be heated with special tools so that it can be bent in the field.
  • 35. RNC  RNC Pipe is most commonly available as schedule 40 or schedule 80 pipe, but can also be manufactured in other sizes and wall thicknesses. It is also available in extra-heavy wall thicknesses for areas where extra protection is needed; however, thicker walls make the conduit harder to bend.
  • 36. RNC  The main disadvantages are that plastic conduit will not stand up to impacts as well as metal conduits. In addition, plastic conduits cannot be used for grounding, so a grounding conductor will need to be pulled along with the other conductors. Finally, plastic conduit expands and contracts more than metal conduit when exposed to heat, which needs to be taken into account when designing long runs.
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