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DIFFERENT TYPES

OF ELECTRICAL
CONDUIT
ELECTRICAL CONDUIT
A plastic or metal pipe where
electrical wires are running is
called an electrical conduit.
Conduit is often used in any
exposed locations like the
exterior wall surface. It also
protects the cables and is used
for unfinished locations like
attics, crawlspaces, and
basements.
ATTIC
CRAWL SPACES BASEMENT
BASEMENTS
Protects against impact at all temperatures

Advantages Steel EMT, RMC and IMC provide superior physi


cal protection
of using Deflects nails and screws, and doesn’t stretch
or tear
Steel
Demonstrates durability and the highest
Conduits yield / tensile strengths

Offers exceptional corrosion resistance.


DIFFERENT TYPES
OF STEEL OR
METALLIC TUBING
Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT)

 Electricalmetal tubing (EMT) is one


common example of an unbending
conduit. It is generally made of
galvanized steel but can be
aluminum as well. EMT is typically
described as the “thin-wall” conduit.
 Unthreaded
Electrical
Metallic Tubing
(EMT)
In concrete, in direct contact with
the earth or in areas subject to
severe corrosive influences .

Uses In dry damp and wet locations


permitted

In any hazardous locations


Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC)

 RMC stands for the rigid metal


conduit is heavyweight galvanized
steel that is installed using
threaded fittings. It has been used
commonly outdoors to provide
further protection from damage.
Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC)

Providing structural support,


particularly for electrical panels,
cables, and other equipment, is
also important. RMC is only
available to sell for about 10 to
20-foot lengths, and it must have
threads on both ends.
Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC)
Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC)

Rigid metal is considered one


of the most costly options for
electrical wiring in the market.
However, it greatly offers
additional strength and
durability, which is a huge plus.
Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC)

IMC or intermediate metal


conduit is more likely a lighter-
weight and thinner version of
RMC. However, it is equally
approved to be utilized for all
similar applications, just like
RMC.
Intermediate Metal
Conduit (IMC)
Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC)

FMC is also referred as “Greenfield,”


derived from the name of the
inventor, Edwin T. Greenfield. It has a
spiral construction that has made it
extremely flexible. The flexibility of
FMC makes it adaptable through
walls and even other structures.
Standard FMC is usually used for dry
indoor locations, which often last
only for short runs.
Flexible Metal
Conduit
(FMC)
Uses Permitted

Used in exposed and


concealed locations
In wet locations

In storage battery room

Not In any hazardous locations like there is a materials


like gasoline and oils.
Permitted
Underground or embedded in poured concrete or
aggregate

Where subject to physical damage.


Liquid-tight Flexible Metal (LFMC)
Liquid-tight flexible metal conduit
is a special type of flexible metal
conduit used with necessarily
sealed fittings and has a plastic
coating, the parts that make up
the entire LFMC has made it
watertight. This metal electrical
conduit is also used with outdoor
equipment like air conditioner
units.
Liquid-tight Flexible Metal (LFMC)
Galvanized steel RMC, IMC and EMT are
considered non-combustible by the building
codes.

Steel raceways were still intact after a UL


four-hour ASTM E119 test at near 2000 F.

Summary
They do not add to fuel load or flame
spread.

They have a higher melting point.


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