|
|
 |
| Importance of PVC electrical conduit |
|
| Author:weiyingte Time:2007-11-15 Hits:64 Form:weiyingte [ Close ] |
The traditional materials for electrical conduit are steel and aluminum. However, today PVC electrical conduit is a widely used and popular electrical conduit which is suited to a wide range of applications. PVC or polyvinyl chloride or vinyl is an inexpensive plastic having versatile uses. Among the innumerable uses to which this synthetic product or plastic is put comes its utilization in electrical conduit. Electrical conduits may be made of different types of materials including aluminum, clay and concrete. However, plastic is being used increasingly as material for electrical conduits despite the fact that metallic conduit ensures the best protection from electrical interference. Plastic or PVC electrical conduits are lighter, less costly and easier to use. Besides PVC electrical conduits of various colors can be used too befitting one's choices/preferences of color. Usually the economical nature, high impact resistance, high flattening resistance, high flexural strength and durability of PVC electrical conduit are the criteria which drive people to opt for it. Economical consideration often tops the list.
There are certain disadvantages of using PVC electrical conduit too. Though PVC is fire resistant yet it has got a tendency to smolder and emit hydrochloric gases before combustion thus making it quite dangerous in case of medium and high voltage conduit applications. Thus, HDPE- an alternative to PVC has begun to be used as material for electrical conduit too. This is high density polyethylene (HDPE). This is being increasingly used for outdoor and underground applications. Fire concerns limit HDPE indoor application too. Steel and aluminum are the preferred alternatives to poly vinyl chloride as electrical conduit material for indoor electrical setup.
However, in spite of some drawbacks and the presence of alternatives PVC electrical conduit is by and large the popular electrical conduit material of the day. So, one can unhesitatingly choose PVC electrical conduit for one's home. The benefits of PVC as electrical conduit do outweigh the drawbacks of the same. But one needs to be careful to choose PVC electrical conduit of superior quality. It is to be remembered that the perfect PVC electrical conduit needs to be tough, durable, having high tensile strength and at the same time easy to handle and install at the jobsite. Various established companies offering good quality PVC electrical conduit material have been setting up online ventures to bring their products to the attention of Internet users. Surfing such sites and comparing prices, features, details etc. can be a good way to procure superior PVC electrical conduit for one's home.
|
|
|
|
 |
