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The document discusses different types of electrical conduits including steel rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, electrical metallic tubing, flexible metal conduit, electrical non-metallic tubing, and liquidtight flexible non-metallic tubing. It describes the material composition, uses permitted, and uses not permitted for each type of conduit according to Philippine Electrical Code standards.

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The document discusses different types of electrical conduits including steel rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, electrical metallic tubing, flexible metal conduit, electrical non-metallic tubing, and liquidtight flexible non-metallic tubing. It describes the material composition, uses permitted, and uses not permitted for each type of conduit according to Philippine Electrical Code standards.

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Information sheet 1.1.

Install electrical metallic conduits

Learning objectives: at the end of the lesson the trainee must:

1. Identify the types of conduits in roughing in activity


2. Demonstrate metallic conduit installation

ELECTRICAL CONDUIT

Choosing the right conduit for your wiring is vital for protecting your electrical systems. Consider
factors such as material, installation method, size, and environmental conditions when selecting a
conduit. Steel conduits provide superior strength, while PVC conduits offer affordability and
versatility.

An electrical conduit is a tube used to protect and route electrical wiring in a building or structure.
Electrical conduit may be made of metal, plastic, fiber, or fired clay. Most conduit is rigid, but flexible
conduit is used for some purposes. Conduit is generally installed by electricians at the site of
installation of electrical equipment.

1. STEEL RIGID METAL CONDUIT—TYPE RMC (FERROUS METAL) PEC ARTICLE 3.44.1.2:Steel
Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC) is a listed taper-threaded metal raceway of circular cross section
with a straight tapped coupling or an integral fitting. Threads are protected on the
uncoupled end by color-coded thread protectors which keep them clean and sharp and aid
in trade size recognition. Steel RMC is available in trade sizes ½ through 6. Thread protectors
for trade sizes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are color-coded blue trade sizes 1/2, 11/2, 21/2, 31/2 are
black, and trade sizes 3/4 and 11/4 are red.

USES PERMITTED:
PEC ARTICLE 3.44.2.1:
(A) All Atmospheric Conditions and Occupancies. It is permitted in all atmospheric conditions
and all occupancies. If the conduit's protection against corrosion is only enamel, it can be
used only indoors and in areas that do not have severe corrosive problems. Aluminum
enclosures and fittings can be used with steel conduit and vice versa.
(B) Corrosion Environments. If the conduit is protected from corrosion and is suitable, the
conduit, elbows, couplings, and fittings can be installed in concrete, in areas where there is a
severe corrosive problem, and in direct contact with the earth.
(C) Cinder Fill. It cannot be used in or under cinder fill when there may be permanent
moisture unless it is suitable for this type of installation, there are 50 mm (2 in.) or more of
non-cinder concrete all around it, it is at least 450 mm (18 in.) under the fill, or where it is
suitable for the condition and has corrosion protection. (D) Wet Locations. Everything must
be corrosion-resistant (bolts, straps, etc.).
2. INTERMEDIATE METAL CONDUIT—TYPE IMC (FERROUS METAL) PEC ARTICLE-3.42.1.2:
Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC) is a listed taper-threaded metal raceway of circular cross
section with a straight tapped coupling or an integral fitting. Threads are protected on the
uncoupled end by color-coded thread protectors which keep them clean and sharp, and aid
in trade size recognition. IMC is available in trade sizes 1/2 through 4. Thread protectors for
trade sizes 1, 2, 3, 4, are color-coded orange; trade sizes 1/2, 11/2, 21/2, 31/2 are yellow;
and trade sizes 3/4 and 11/4 are green. The nominal finished length of IMC with coupling is
10 feet (3.05m).
IMC has a reduced wall thickness and weighs about one-third less than RMC. The outside has
a zinc-based coating and the inside has an organic corrosion-resistant coating. IMC is
interchangeable with steel RMC. Both have threads with a 3/4 inch per foot (1 in 16) taper.

APPLICATIONS:
PEC ARTICLE-3.42.2.1:
Intermediate metal conduit can be used in most places and under most conditions. It can be
used in the earth or in corrosive locations if it has corrosion protection. It can be used in
cinder fill only if 50 mm (2 in.) of non-cinder concrete is in direct contact, the conduit is 450
mm (18 in.) or more under the fill, or there is proper corrosion protection. In wet locations
all supports, belts, screws, etc. must be protected against corrosion.

3. ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING—TYPE EMT (FERROUS METAL) PEC ARTICLE 3.58.1.2:


Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) also commonly called thin wall, is a listed steel raceway of
circular cross section which is unthreaded, and nominally 10 feet (3.05m) long. The outside
corrosion protection is zinc-based, and the inside has an organic corrosion-resistant coating.
Trade sizes are 1/2 through
EMT is installed using setscrew or compression-type couplings and connectors. EMT is
permitted to have an integral coupling. Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) is available in various
factory applied colors.

USES PERMITTED: PEC ARTICLE 3.58.2.1: It can be used for both exposed and concealed
work. Both ferrous and nonferrous tubing and fittings can be installed in concrete, in areas
subject to severe corrosion, and in direct contact with the earth if protected against
corrosion and suitable for the condition. It can be installed in wet locations if all supports,
bolts, etc. are corrosion resistant or covered with corrosion resistant material.

USES NOT PERMITTED: PEC ARTICLE 3.58.2.3:UsesNOTPermitted It cannot be used where it


will be subject to severe damage, where protected from corrosion by only enamel, in cinder
concrete or cinder fill where there is permanent moisture unless there is a layer of non-
cinder concrete on all sides at least 50 mm (2 in.) thick or the tubing is at least 450 mm (18
in.) under the fill, to support fixtures or equipment except conduit bodies not larger than the
largest trade size of the tubing, or in hazardous locations except as permitted in Sections
502.4, 503.3, and 504.20. Where possible, there should be no contact between dissimilar
metals in the system.
3. FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT—TYPE FMC AND LFMC PEC ARTICLE 3.50.1.2:
Flexible metal conduit (FMC) is also called "Greenfield," after the name of its inventor. It has
a spiral construction that makes it flexible so it can snake through walls and other structures.
Standard FMC is used in dry indoor locations, often for short runs between a wall box and a
motor or fixed appliance, such as a garbage disposer. Liquid-tight flexible metal conduit
(LFMC) is a special type of flexible metal conduit that has a plastic coating and is used with
sealed fittings to make it watertight. It is commonly used with outdoor equipment, such as
air conditioner units.

4. ELECTRICAL NON-METALLIC TUBING—TYPE ENT PEC ARTICLE 3.62.1.2


Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing (ENT is an unthreaded, nonmetallic, corrugated raceway of
circular cross section. Most common commercially known is the TYPE PVC conduit (polyvinyl
chloride): Flexible Electrical conduit is a low cost yet high-performance conduit, ideal for use
in most industrial and commercial settings. It is made from PVC which gives it both great
insulating properties as well as protection against chemicals and corrosion.

PEC ARTICLE 3.62.2.1:


Uses Permitted Some of the uses permitted and other references in the NEC are: concealed
in walls, floors, ceilings, and cinder fill; exposed when not subject to injury; in corrosive
locations where approved for that type of location and in accordance with Section 300.6; in
dry and damp locations in accordance with Section 352.12; in wet locations where the entire
system is installed to prevent water from getting into the conduit and all bolts, screws, and
so forth are corrosion resistant and underground in accordance with Sections 300.5 and
300.50. There is a provision for use as a support in certain specific cases.

PEC ARTICLE 33.62.2.3:


Uses NOT Permitted This type of conduit must not be used in hazardous locations except
when permitted by Sections 503.10(A), 504.20, 514.8 exception 2, 515.8, and the Class 1,
Division 2 locations in Section 501.10(B)(3); in areas where there might be physical damage
to the conduit; in theaters and similar locations except as noted in Articles 518 and 520;
where the temperature rating of the conduit is exceeded by that of the conductor insulation;
in areas where the ambient temperature exceeds 50°C (122°F) unless otherwise listed; and
for supporting fixtures or other equipment not described in 352.10(H).

5. LIGUIDTIGHT FLEXIBLE NON-METALLIC TUBING—TYPE NFNT PEC ARTICLE 3.50.1.2:


Most common commercially known is the TYPE FNT- flexible electrical conduit is a low cost
yet high-performance conduit, ideal for use in most industrial and commercial settings. It is
made from PVC which gives it both great insulating properties as well as protection against
chemicals and corrosion.
PEC ARTICLE 3.50.2.1:
Uses Permitted This conduit can be installed exposed protection from vapors, liquids, or
solids is necessary, if flexibility is desired, or for outdoors if listed and marked for this
purpose. It can also be used outdoors when listed and suitable and for direct burial use
when listed and marked, as well as in lengths longer than 1.8 m (6 ft.), where additional
length is essential. It can be used as a prewired assembly under certain conditions.
PEC ARTICLE 3.50.2.3:
Uses NOT Permitted It cannot be installed if subject to damage, when temperatures will
exceed those for which the conduit is approved, in lengths in excess of 1.8 m (6 ft.) except
under certain conditions, where voltages are higher than 600 V. except as per 600.32(A), and
in a hazardous location except as per 501.10(B), 502.10(A) & (B), 503.10(A), and 504.20.

Provisions on Specific Electrical Metallic Conduits Installation Requirements


1. All exposed steel RMC, IMC and EMT shall be run parallel or perpendicular to walls and
ceilings.
2. A sufficient number of home run conduits/tubing shall be installed so that excessive
circuit loading will be eliminated.
3. If home runs are to be concealed by the finish of the building (except for suspended
ceilings), the minimum size of home run conduit and tubing shall be trade size 3/4.
4. The minimum size for steel conduit/tubing in industrial occupancies shall be trade size
3/4. (NOTE: Minimum size requirements in (c) and (d) are to provide room for future
expansion of circuits in locations that are difficult to access.)
5. Overhead service conductors shall be run in steel RMC, IMC or EMT. When used for mast
installations supporting the overhead drop, EMT shall be supported by braces or guys, in
accordance with NE C 225.17.

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