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Conduit fitting is used on metal pipes that house electrical wires. These fittings are not only to connect the various pieces together, but to keep a relatively water tight seal to the wires.
Yes unless there were some overarching electric code reason why conduit was used in lieu of Romex. if in doubt ask an electrician.
The six methods of fixing conduit include: Conduit Hangers - These are brackets or clamps that attach the conduit to walls or ceilings. Straps - These are metal or plastic bands used to secure the conduit at specific intervals. Support Brackets - These provide additional support for heavier conduit runs, ensuring stability. Wall and Ceiling Clips - These are used to fasten the conduit directly to walls or ceilings. Junction Box Mounts - These attach conduit to junction boxes for secure connections. Conduit Fasteners - These include screws, anchors, or other hardware used to hold the conduit in place. These methods ensure that the conduit is securely installed and compliant with electrical codes.
A conduit connecter is a connecting piece used to connect two individual conduit units together. Conduit connecters can refer to both electrical conduits and pipe/plumbing related conduits.
In the North American market, solid core is used for home wiring where flexibility is not a problem with installation. Conduit systems use stranded wire because of its flexibility when being pulled into a conduit system that has multiple bends between pull boxes.