An electrical conduit is a tube used to protect and route electrical wiring in a building or structure. It is generally installed by electricians at the site of installation of electrical equipment and its specifications are regulated by the US National Electrical Code (NEC). An electrical conduit is made of metal, plastic, fiber or fired clay. Most conduit is rigid, but it can be flexible as well. While metallic conduits serve to shield sensitive circuits from electromagnetic interference from enclosed power cables, non-metallic conduits resist corrosion and are lightweight, reducing labor and installation costs. Read on to find out
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