During our new house’s wiring, the electrician provided my husband with a list of things that needed to be bought. He was asked to bring the PVC conduit pipes but he bought some other PVC pipes so he had to return them later. If you too have the question- can PVC pipe be used for electrical conduit let me tell you, no, it cannot be used. You cannot use PVC pipes instead of PVC conduit pipes. Both are made of the same material yet they are not the same thing.
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What are the differences between PVC pipe and PVC conduit pipe?PVC pipe and PVC conduit pipes differ from one another and hence they cannot be interchanged and used in place of the other. Go through these differences and you will understand why-
| PVC Normal Pipe | PVC Conduit Pipe |
Can resist water pressure to a great extent |
Cannot resist water pressure to a great extent |
PVC pipes go through a rigorous pressure testing process |
PVC conduit pipes do not go through a rigorous pressure testing process |
Used for plumbing purposes |
Used for electrical purposes |
PVC pipes are thicker than PVC conduit pipes |
PVC conduit pipes are thinner than PVC pipes |
Can schedule 40 PVC be used for electrical conduit?
Yes. 40 PVC conduit pipe is meant to be used for electrical wiring purposes. As per NEC 352 these pipes can also be buried directly into the earth, encased in concrete and used in areas that are exposed to direct sunlight as well. These pipes are a great choice for electrical wirings so you can definitely go for it.
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Can PVC Pipe be used for Electrical Conduit?
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