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FIIG:  A02700

Entry Date:  Apr-01-1974

Concept:  1

Status:  A

Applicability:  B

Type:  0

Definition:  A conduit constructed of circular flexible metal tubing. It may be shielded with a woven metal wire braid covering, with a packing between the joints, and it may have a rubber and/or synthetic rubber or plastic outer protective covering. It contains no fittings. See also CONDUIT, METAL, RIGID. Excludes: conduit like items that are designed for other than electrical applications.

Basic INC:  70526

Basic Name:  CONDUIT

Description:  1. (Electrical) A bulk one-piece item of rigid metal, nonmetallic material, or flexible metal construction used to protect wires and/or cable from damage due to water, gas, rodents, collision, or the like. The ends may be threaded and furnished with a standard coupling and/or thread protectors. Conduit differs from pipe and tubing in that it is not normally used to conduct fluids.