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*The common standard seems to be B - [https://forums.mikeholt.com/threads/2023-nfpa-70-356-liquidtight-flexible-nonmetallic-conduit-lfnc.2577797/#:~:text=Type%20LFNC%2DA%20(archive%20link,cover%20and%20a%20smooth%20core.] | |||
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*LFNC = Liquid-tigth flexible nonmetallic conduit. [https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/227337/should-i-use-non-metallic-conduit-instead-of-pvc]. Rigid PVC is stronger according to [https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/227337/should-i-use-non-metallic-conduit-instead-of-pvc] | *LFNC = Liquid-tigth flexible nonmetallic conduit. [https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/227337/should-i-use-non-metallic-conduit-instead-of-pvc]. Rigid PVC is stronger according to [https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/227337/should-i-use-non-metallic-conduit-instead-of-pvc] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:43, 29 April 2024
A, B, C Types
- The common standard seems to be B - [1]
LFNC
- LFNC = Liquid-tigth flexible nonmetallic conduit. [2]. Rigid PVC is stronger according to [3]
- LFMC - is rigid PVC stronger?
- Temp rating of 80C? See PV notes - [4]
Sourcing
Buying guide = [5]- Supplyhouse is pretty good - [6]*Home Depot has 1" - [7]. Menards more expensive - [8]. Lowes is 2x this - [9]
- Goes up to 2" - $4/ft at Lowes - [10]
Companies
Size
- Sizes of flexible and rigid are the same for FlexPVC brand - [13]
Glue
- This implies it can be glued - [14]
- Yes - Carlon states in FAQ ' It is allowed to use a LFNC Fitting with a PVC Female Fitting.' [15].
- This implies gluing of FNMC to standard electrical fittings. [16]
- Can be glued but it's not to code [17]
LFMC
- $2.3/ft for 1" at menards, long delivery time- [18]