Electrical Exam Term
Conduit
A tube or trough used to protect and route electrical wiring in a building or structure.
Detailed Explanation
Common conduit types include EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing), RMC (Rigid Metal Conduit), IMC (Intermediate Metal Conduit), PVC (rigid nonmetallic), and flexible metal conduit (FMC). NEC Chapter 3 covers conduit installation requirements, including fill capacity (how many wires can fit), bending radius, support intervals, and expansion joints. Conduit fill is limited to prevent overheating.
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