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What is the different between steel conduit over plastic conduit?
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Steel conduit weighs more, provides more protection, and costs more than plastic conduit.
Plastic conduit weighs less, is easier to work with, and costs less than steel conduit.
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What kind of conduit can be incasted in concrete?
steel and plastic conduits
What are the disadvantage of steel conduit?
it is stronger and live for a long time
What is RSC in electrical?
In electrical terms it represents Rigid Steel Conduit. It is also known as Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC).This is not to be confused with Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) also known in the trade as thin wall conduit.
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
Are ground wires required in steel or aluminum flex conduits?
Yes, any flexible conduit that has live wires drawn into it must have a ground wire also installed with the "hot" conductors. The reasoning behind this rule is that the flex in the conduit is coiled and has a long length to it. The continuation of the grounding medium through the tightness of the conduit connectors to the flex was not considered a properly secured grounding system so to overcome this weakness in the grounding system, a ground wire now has to be installed.
What kind of conduit can be incasted in concrete?
steel and plastic conduits
Is a steel sleeve a type of conduit?
In the true definition of a conduit yes a steel sleeve is in that category.
What is steel conduit?
Conduit is piping for electrical wiring. Steel conduit is the most common conduit used. It is often left visible in industrial atmospheres and can be seen running to electrical outlets, lighting panels, electrical panels, etc.
Where can one find information about conduit fittings?
One can find information about conduit fittings from various sources. Some of those sources are Grainger, Home Depot, Prime Conduit, Steel Conduit and Lowes.
What are the disadvantage of steel conduit?
it is stronger and live for a long time
What is another name for thin wall conduit?
There are many types of conduit used for the containment of electrical wires. PVC is a non-metallic option. If you need something that provides mechanical protection, EMT is a steel conduit with a thin wall. Need even more mechanical protection, you can use rigid conduit. It comes in steel or aluminum, and must be threaded together.
Where can one purchase an aluminum conduit?
One could purchase aluminum conduit at home improvement retailers such as Home Depot, Lowe's or Rona. One could also order it through a wholesaler such as American Conduit.
Is steel plastic?
No, steel is a metal.
What is RSC in electrical?
In electrical terms it represents Rigid Steel Conduit. It is also known as Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC).This is not to be confused with Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) also known in the trade as thin wall conduit.
Why are cars made out of steel?
Steel is strong and durable. Steel is also easy to mold into different shapes. Cars are also being made out of aluminum, plastic, and carbon fiber.
What are the advantages of using plastic over steel wings on windmill is stell costlier or plastic?
Using plastic over steel wings on a windmill is a good idea because the steel will eventually rust. The steel is heavier and the motor on the windmill will have to work harder to turn steel, than plastic. The cost of the plastic is actually a little more than steel, though.
What is the material of sprockts?
Sprockets can be made from a number of different materials. The most popular materials for sprockets are: cast iron, plastic, steel, and stainless steel.
