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Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.
The NEC allows PVC conduit to be used for service entrance conductors. Remember that a disconnecting means must be placed as near as possible to where the conductors enter the building.
Local codes may make further restrictions. If in doubt, contact a competent local electrician for help.
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Which one is cheaper PVC conduit or emt conduit?
PVC is cheaper but is used differently. PVC is usually baried in ground and emt usually runs exposed. You can use PVC exposed if it is schedule 80 gray PVC electrical conduit. Schedule 40 is for under ground
What diameter mast do you need for 200 amp service?
2 inch Rigid or IMC conduit if it's on a structure. 2 inch schedule 80 PVC conduit if it's on a wood pole.
Can you use PVC electrical conduit in an industrial kitchen?
can you used pvc pipes in a commerical business kitchen
Is PVC cement acceptable for joining plastic conduit?
Yes.
Can you use PVC pipe to wire a barn?
Yes, if it is rigid PVC conduit approved for electrical installations. Don't use PVC water pipe as it will be rejected if inspected.
Which conduit is best - PVC or MS conduit?
For underground conduit runs, PVC is by far the better of the two conduit systems.
Which one is cheaper PVC conduit or emt conduit?
PVC is cheaper but is used differently. PVC is usually baried in ground and emt usually runs exposed. You can use PVC exposed if it is schedule 80 gray PVC electrical conduit. Schedule 40 is for under ground
Is an equipment ground required in PVC conduit?
Generally, when using PVC conduit you should also run a ground wire.
Can regular PVC glue be used on electrical conduit?
If it's a PVC conduit, yes it will work. I would test on a sample first, to be certain.
Can you run coaxial in the same PVC conduit as the electric service?
No, the utility company wants nothing but the service wires in the service stack. Another weather head can be installed to accept your cable and telephone service positioned adjacent to the service stack. If underground service a separate conduit to the comunications pull box will be needed.
What diameter mast do you need for 200 amp service?
2 inch Rigid or IMC conduit if it's on a structure. 2 inch schedule 80 PVC conduit if it's on a wood pole.
Is it better to use metal or pvc conduit?
PVC conduit is better then metal as it won't corrod under ground and theres less of a chance of electrical shortages.
What is PVC conduit?
PVC stands for Poly Vinyl Chloride. It is the chemical compounds that make up plastic. In short PVC conduit is plastic pipe that is used in the electrical trade. The lengths are glued together with PVC glue and usually used for underground electrical systems. It comes Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 (thicker) and comes in the same sizes as metal conduit Electrical PVC conduit is usually grey; plumbing PVC pipe is usually white
Can you use PVC electrical conduit in an industrial kitchen?
can you used pvc pipes in a commerical business kitchen
Is PVC cement acceptable for joining plastic conduit?
Yes.
What is conduit glue made off?
It is a version of PVC glue.
How does pvc work?
Poly Vinyl Chloride composition is used for many products these days. Junction boxes, fittings and conduit are a few products that are made for the electrical trade that are made out of PVC. Most electrical engineered underground installations specify that PVC conduit be used because of its resistance to corrosion. Steel conduit systems, that PVC replaces, were found to disintegrate after a few years in the ground.
