Conduit

Rigid Non-
Metallic
Conduit
(PVC) 2
Rigid Non-Metallic Conduit (PVC)
Non-metallic conduits are electrical
materials which are manufactured to
be resistant to moisture and chemical
atmosphere. They are also
manufactured to be flame retardant
or not easily burned. 3
Rigid Non-Metallic Conduit (PVC)
They are resistant to impact and
crushing. They do not easily get
out shape by the heat. These
conduits are classified according
to the materials they are made of.
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Rigid Non-Metallic Conduit (PVC)
The most common ones are
asbestos cement conduit,
polyvinyl chloride, conduit and
high density polyethylene
conduit. 5
Asbestos Cement
Conduit
electric-power
systems and
communication
systems, serviced in
both underground
and exposed
conditions 6
 Polyvinyl Chloride
PVC is used extensively
across a broad range of
industrial, technical and
everyday applications
including widespread use in
building, transport ,
packaging, electrical/electr
onic and healthcare
applications. 7
 High density
polyethylene conduit
defined as a non-
metallic, coil-able,
smooth-
wall conduit of high
density polyethylene for
direct burial or
encasement in concrete
or masonry. 8
 The Philippine Electrical Code
provides that rigid non-metallic
conduit
may be used under the following
conditions.
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 The Philippine Electrical Code -
Electrical installation inside buildings.
PEC II - Electrical installation outside
buildings. * PEC consists of rules
which are intended to make use of
electricity safe for person and
property. 10
1. Concealed in floors,
walls and ceilings.

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2. Direct earth burial or
underground.
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3. In locations subject to
severe corrosive
influences
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 4. In locations where
subject chemicals for
which the materials are
specifically approved
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5. Cinder fill
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6. In wet locations,
provided water is
prevented from
entering the conduit
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7. In dry and damp
locations
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The Philippine Electrical Code
prohibits the use of rigid non-
metallic
conduit under the following
conditions:
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 1. Hazardous
(Classified) locations
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2. Support of fixtures

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3. Physically damaged
location
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4. Ambient temperature.
Where subject to ambient
temperatures in
excess of 50 o C unless
listed otherwise
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5. Insulation temperature
limitations. For conductors
whose insulation
temperature limitations
would exceed those for
which the conduit is listed 23
6. Theaters and similar
locations.
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