Conduit is a tube used in manufacturing and industry to protect and insulate cables. It originated from using gas pipes to run electrical wires and can protect wires from the elements and shocks. Rigid and flexible options are available, and building codes may require specific styles.
A conduit is simply a tube through which things can be passed. In manufacturing and industry, the term is most commonly used to refer to conduit used in wiring. This type of conduit is used to protect, insulate and insulate cables such as cables, electrical wires and so on. Different types are available, and in some contexts, building codes may require the use of a specific style of duct for health and safety reasons.
The origins of the use of pipelines lie in the early days of electrification. As people ordered electrification of their homes, electricians commonly used pipes that had been used to carry gas to run electrical wires in a way that would be unobtrusive and practical, building on existing systems to run a network of cables, rather than cutting holes to set up a new system. Over time the electricians realized that the pipes, in addition to being comfortable, actually performed various important functions, and they began to install pipes with new electrical systems.
One benefit of running wire through a conduit is that it is protected from the elements. When wiring is run outdoors, through a parking lot, laboratory, or other areas where it may be exposed to water, chemical vapors, etc., routing it inside the conduit can protect the cable from degradation. This means it won’t need to be replaced as often as exposed wires, and will reduce the risk of electrical shorts that could lead to fires, equipment failure, and other problems.
The use of cable and electrical wiring protectors also insulates it from shocks. If the wiring is in a high traffic area, near an elevator or so on, it can be protected with conduit so that the conduit takes the brunt of any impact or stress. This can also be important when the wiring is in a stress-prone area.
Both rigid and flexible styles are available. Rigid conduit may offer more protection, but is more difficult to work with, because it must be bent or coupled together as it is carried through a structure. Flexible versions are easy to install, but may lend less protection to your harnesses, although they will yield instead of shear or bend under stress, which can be helpful. Metallic and non-metallic options can be found in many hardware stores and shops that cater to electricians. It’s a good idea to read the building code carefully to check for any restrictions and requirements before embarking on a wiring project, to confirm that the right materials are being used.
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