Where can I use electrical conduit?

Available in either rigid or flexible forms, a conduit protects the wires and is used in exposed locations (such as along the exterior surface of a wall) as well as in unfinished areas (like basements, crawlspaces, and attics), and in surface-mounted installations outdoors.

Can PVC conduit be used outside?

PVC conduit provides protection for electrical work that is buried underground. Out of the many conduit forms available, PVC conduit is considered best for outdoor applications. Available in a variety of thicknesses or grades, PVC is well suited for direct burial or above ground work.

Can you use PVC conduit in a garage?

Combining metal boxes and PVC conduit is fine, but unlike an all-metal system, PVC requires you to run a separate ground wire and bond it to each metal box or light fixture with either a screw or a special grounding clip.

Can PVC conduit be used indoors?

Some code-compliant PVC fittings can be used with ENT inside walls, floors, some ceilings or encased in concrete. Outdoor flexible nonmetallic tubing is strong, watertight, non-corrosive and weighs less. Metal or plastic boxes can be used with nonmetallic conduit. Always run a ground wire when using PVC conduit.

Why is conduit wiring used in homes?

Conduit comes in many styles and is used to run electrical wiring in exposed locations in and around your home. Your home may have conduit run inside of the walls, giving you access to pull additional circuits through the existing conduit runs later on.

How do I run conduit outside my house?

Here is a step-by-step guide for installing a conduit through your exterior wall.

1. Step 1: Drill an opening in the wall.
2. Step 2: Bend and cut the conduit.
3. Step 3: Insert the conduit into the hole.
4. Step 4: Install conduit supports.
5. Step 5: Pulling the wire through the conduit.
6. Step 6: Seal gaping holes in walls with caulk.

What conduit can be used outdoors?

Nonmetallic Conduit

• Nonmetallic conduit is typically made from PVC and is a good choice for outdoor residential applications.
• Blue electrical nonmetal tubing (ENT) is for indoor use only.
• Outdoor flexible nonmetallic tubing is strong, watertight, non-corrosive and weighs less.

Can you run PVC conduit in a house?

Can you run PVC in a house?

According to Art. 352 of the NEC (see 2008 NEC Outlaws Some Nonmetallic Materials below), PVC conduit can be concealed within walls, floors, or ceilings; directly buried; or embedded in concrete in buildings of any height.

Can you use PVC for electrical conduit?

PVC conduit is used primarily in electrical systems. PVC pipe may be used in place of PVC conduit if the PVC pipe has been manufactured to meet safety requirements on flame and temperature resistance, but because PVC conduit isn’t pressure tested, PVC conduit cannot replace PVC pipe.

Where can you not use PVC conduit?

The pressure rating is printed on plumbing PVC pipe. PVC conduit isn’t approved to use in plumbing applications because it isn’t pressure tested, making the chances of leaking higher.