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Electricalaka: EMTaka: rigid conduitaka: flex conduitaka: pipe

Conduit

In Plain English

A pipe that protects electrical wires as they run through walls, ceilings, and exposed areas.

Definition

A rigid or flexible pipe or tube used to route and protect electrical wiring in buildings and infrastructure. Common types include EMT (electrical metallic tubing), rigid metal conduit (RMC), PVC conduit, and flexible metal conduit (FMC). Conduit protects conductors from physical damage and allows wire replacement without opening walls.

Example

All exposed wiring in the mechanical room was routed through EMT conduit per local code requirements.

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