Electrical conduit facts for kids

These outlets are wired with conduit

Conduit is a tube that electrical wires are run through. Conduit protects the wire from damage. The most common type of conduit is called electrical metallic tubing (EMT). Conduit is common in commercial and industrial installations, and in garages and unfinished basements in homes. General wiring in homes is usually done with NM cable (commonly referred to by the trade name Romex), not conduit. Conduit is usually made of metal, but it can also be made of plastic.

Images for kids

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  This illustration shows electrical conduit risers, looking up inside a fire-resistance rated shaft, as seen entering bottom of a firestop. The firestop is made of firestop mortar on top and mineral wool on the bottom. Raceways are used to protect electrical cables from damage.

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  Conduit embedded in concrete structure for distribution of electrical cables throughout this highrise apartment building

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  Electrical conduit and bus duct in a building at Texaco Nanticoke refinery

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  Plastic tubing for use as electrical conduit.

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  Flexible metallic conduit used in an underground parking facility.

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In Spanish: Conducto eléctrico para niños