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What is PVC conduit?

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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

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