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SHAYLA C.

MANILA AR 223 – BUIDLING UTILITIES 2


BS ARCHITECTURE 2E

MIDTERM ASSIGNMENT #1
Electrical Pipes and Fittings is where electrical wires are running. It is used to protect
wires from damage or corrosion and it also provide route for electrical wiring. There are several
types of electrical conduit that we use, can be metal or non-metal / flexible or rigid.
 Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC)
Thick-wall threaded heavy duty tube with threaded
fittings. Considered as one of the most costly option for
electrical wiring.
Purpose:
Provides structural support particularly for
electrical panels, cables, and other equipment
and it also gives further protection from damage.
Location/s of installations:
Typically used outdoors.
Standard Dimension/s:
1/2 inch to 2 ½ inches
10 – 20-foot length with threads on both ends.

 Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT)


Sometimes called “thin-wall” tubing and it is also an
example of unbending conduit. Tighter and lighter
compared to RMC.
Purpose:
Protect the wires from impact, moisture, and
chemical vapors
Route individual electrical wiring conductors in a building or structure.
Location/s of installations:
Exposed indoor wiring.
Standard Dimension/s:
½ , ¾, and 1 inch
10 – 20 feet in length
 Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC)
The lighter-weight and thinner version of
RMC. It is more common to use in
construction because it is much lighter while
giving the same level of protection as RMC.
Purpose:
Physical protection and routing of
conductors and cables
Can also be used as an equipment grounding conductor
Location/s of installations:
Used in new outdoor construction projects
Standard Dimension/s:
½ inch to 2 ½ inches
½ through 4, and 10-foot lengths
 Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC)
Also referred as “greenfield”. Has spiral construction
that has made it extremely flexible which makes it
adaptable through walls and even other construction.
Purpose:
Protects electrical wiring in commercial and
industrial buildings.
Location/s of installations:
Dry indoor locations
Standard Dimension/s:
½ inch to 4 inches
 Liquid-Tight Flexible Metal Conduit (LFMC)
Special type of flexible metal conduit used with sealed
fittings to make it watertight.
Purpose:
Specifically designed to keep wires and cables free of
liquid and moisture.
Gives protection for wiring circuits located in
extremely wet or damp areas
Location/s of installations:
Commonly used with outdoor equipment such as air conditioner unit
Standard Dimension/s:
Internal Diameter: Min: 0.484 in. Max: 0.504 in.
Outside Diameter: Min: 0.690 in. Max: 0.710 in.

 Electrical Non-Metallic Tubing (ENT)


Nicknamed “smurf tube” due to its blue color. It is a
flexible corrugated plastic tubing that is moisture-resistant
and flame-retardant. Can be installed inside concrete block
structures and can be covered with concrete.
Purpose:
Corrugated flexible conduit that is used for
electrical raceways
Location/s of installations:
Typically used inside walls
Standard Dimension/s:
12mm - 50mm (½" - 2") diameters

 Rigid PVC Conduit


Similar to plastic plumbing pipe and is installed with
plastic fittings that are glued in place. It can be bent after
being heated in a portable heater box.
Purpose: for commercial, industrial and utility usage;
durable and effective in underground, encased and exposed
applications.
Location/s of installations:
Used in corrosive environment. Indoor, outdoor, and underground.
Standard Dimension/s:\
½ inch to 5 inches

References
Koehler, K. (2021) ELECTRICAL CONDUIT TYPES AND FITTINGS
https://www.protoolreviews.com/ELECTRICAL%20CONDUIT%20TYPES%20AND
%20FITTINGS/?fbclid=IwAR0cJpa_NVX0ksjMotWFnyxmE6XuyiFqPbzZqSaaA330Db-
Po8EAQaSO78g
Rodriguez, J. (2020) 7 Types of Electrical Conduit
https://www.liveabout.com/seven-types-of-electrical-conduits-844832

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