What Online Electrical Supply We Offer: Different Types of Conduits

You may have handled conduits on a previous project, but how quickly were you able to buy them? RGV Electrical Supply is the connection for RGV electricians and individuals alike who need to buy online . Today we are sharing the main types of conduits available in our online electrical supply store. If you are looking for a specific type, we urge you to call so we may help you.

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Just a few of conduits we are offer are separated into metallic and non-metallic conduits. Today we are focusing strictly on four of our metallic options. Conduits are durable tubes that enclose around a group of wires and provide protective direction for your wires to connect. They also help prevent potential damage to wires.

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For your convenience, you can shop for conduits and other online electrical supply now, and enjoy our custom ecommerce services! We provide:

• 24/7 Pricing consulting for our signed customs.
• User-friendly experience, allowing customers to place orders 24/7.

Review Four of the Metallic Conduits Available

There are seven types of electrical conduits available, however we will be discussing four common ones:

• Liquid Tight Conduit
• Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC)
• Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC)
• Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC)

Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC)

A Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC) is one of the toughest types listed here, it is made with galvanized steel tubing that requires to be installed with threaded fittings. RMC is great to use for outdoors and prevents potential damage. RMC:

• Is approved for interior applications as well.
• Provides structural support for electrical cables and other equipment.
• Protects delicate equipment from potential electromagnetic interference.

Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC)

The cousin of RMC, an Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC) is a thinner and light-weight version. It can be easier to work with, tends to be a workman’s favorite, and is approved for same applications. 

IMCs:

• Have galvanized steel
• Are good for outdoor projects
• Approved for all interior applications

Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC)

As simple as it’s name, Flexible Metal Conduits (FMC)  are great to use in dry areas and for short runs that require some mobility and metallic strength to protect conductors. FMCs are:

• Created with a spiral form to keep flexible.
• Generally made with aluminum or steel strips
• The comparable option to install where an RMC cannot fit.
• FMC can help to reduce vibrations passing through the conduit.

Liquid Tight Conduit

Liquid tight metallic conduit help protect against moisture and can be used with indoors and outdoor equipment. What makes this type unique compared to others is that liquid tight conduits are:

• Sealed with fittings to make it watertight.
• Great to use in wet or corrosive locations indoors.
• Coated with plastic to prevent potential damage to wires in different environments.

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We can maximize your scheduling and meet you at any job site in the Rio Grande Valley. It’s as easy as:

• Shopping Electrical Supplies Online or in-person.
• Placing your orders and requesting delivery
• Scheduling with use a specific time and place. 

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Meet deadlines and avoid big-chain manufacturing pile-ups.  Shop online electrical supply now, or contact us if you are looking for a specific part. Look out for our next article on the different types of non-metallic conduits.