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
For underground conduit runs, PVC is by far the better of the two conduit systems.
With a hacksaw.
Generally, when using PVC conduit you should also run a ground wire.
If it's a PVC conduit, yes it will work. I would test on a sample first, to be certain.
Depends on location and local codes. typically plastic conduit or PVC is used outside or in wet locations. There are restrictions for PVC conduit. PVC can also be buried at a minimum depth of 24" There are a few types of metal conduit. EMT is used the majority of the time. The rigid pipe threads together and can be used in just about all locations. Then there is pvc coated rigid pipe which can be used anywhere provided you use the proper fittings. There are other types of conduit, such as fiberglass, aluminum and composites.
For underground conduit runs, PVC is by far the better of the two conduit systems.
The prices of PVC conduit seem to be a bit cheaper than steel conduit. PVC is light and lower in cost to produce and manufacture. Depending on the place that the conduit is needed, can determine the type of conduit you need.
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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
With a hacksaw.
Generally, when using PVC conduit you should also run a ground wire.
If it's a PVC conduit, yes it will work. I would test on a sample first, to be certain.
Why not, the plumbing PVC actually has more testing to meet plumbing standards than PVC conduit. Both are made of the same material, so yes it can.
PVC conduit is better then metal as it won't corrod under ground and theres less of a chance of electrical shortages.
can you used pvc pipes in a commerical business kitchen
It is a version of PVC glue.
Yes.