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Lore & Background

The source describes conduit as a tube used to protect and route electrical wiring in buildings or structures. It notes that most conduit is rigid, though flexible options exist for specific purposes. Installation occurs at the site by electricians, following regulations such as the US National Electrical Code (NEC). Conduits provide protection from impact, moisture, and chemical vapors. They allow existing conductors to be withdrawn and new ones installed with little disruption. Metal conduit can shield sensitive circuits from electromagnetic interference, while non-metallic options resist corrosion. Some types are approved for direct encasement in concrete, commonly used in commercial buildings for retail displays or open-office areas.

In Their Own Story

The source does not provide a narrative story involving characters, settings like the Skeld or Airship, or gameplay scenarios. It strictly outlines technical specifications: conduit systems are classified by wall thickness and material. Rigid metal conduit (RMC) is thick-walled threaded tubing made of coated steel, stainless steel, or aluminum. Galvanized rigid conduit (GRC) is galvanized steel used in commercial construction. Intermediate metal conduit (IMC) is heavier than EMT but lighter than RMC. Electrical metallic tubing (EMT), often called thin-wall, is less costly and lighter than GRC. Aluminum conduit resists corrosion in places like food processing plants but cannot be directly embedded in concrete due to reactions with alkalis.

Reader's Guide

The source offers no instructions for a game task. It states that conduit installation costs are higher than other wiring methods due to materials and labor, though this is not warranted in all residential applications. Conductors within conduit must have reduced current capacity (derated) if many are installed together because heat dissipation is limited. Wiring regulations prohibit more than 360 degrees of total bends in a run; special outlet fittings are required for longer runs. Metal conduit may serve as a bonding conductor for grounding, but circuit length is limited to prevent high electrical resistance. Joints for PVC conduit use slip-on solvent-welded connections that set up rapidly and attain full strength in about one day.

Did You Know?

• Conduit can be made of metal, plastic, fiber, or fired clay.
• Wiring regulations prohibit more than 360 degrees of total bends in a single run of conduit.
• Aluminum conduit cannot be directly embedded in concrete because the metal reacts with alkalis in cement.
• PVC conduit joints attain full strength approximately one day after assembly using solvent-welded connections.
• LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) conduit absorbs heat energy and releases steam when burning to achieve a flame-retardant effect.