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=A, B, C Types= | |||
*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.] | |||
=LFNC= | |||
*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] | ||
*LFMC - is rigid PVC stronger? | *LFMC - is rigid PVC stronger? | ||
*Buying guide = | *Temp rating of 80C? See PV notes - [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YF44L9WZ75y9LLAr8AwxbeC-K__OKJVt7FZzvzeQQ6Y/edit#slide=id.g25685c11655_0_0] | ||
=Sourcing= | |||
*{{check}}Buying guide = [https://www.menards.com/main/buying-guides/electrical-buying-guides/conduit%20-buying-guide/c-1459706409555.htm] | |||
*{{check}}Supplyhouse is pretty good - [https://www.supplyhouse.com/sh/control/search/~SEARCH_STRING=Flexible%20Non-Metallic%20Conduit]*Home Depot has 1" - [https://www.homedepot.com/p/AFC-Cable-Systems-1-in-x-50-ft-Non-Metallic-Liquidtight-Conduit-6004-24-00/202262416]. Menards more expensive - [https://www.menards.com/main/electrical/conduit-conduit-fittings-raceways/conduit/southwire-reg-50-liquidtight-flexible-non-metallic-conduit/55094402/p-1444442895514-c-6423.htm]. Lowes is 2x this - [https://www.lowes.com/pd/HydroMaxx-1-in-x-50-ft-Non-Metallic-Flexible-Liquid-Tight-Conduit-with-Fittings/1002931654] | |||
*Goes up to 2" - $4/ft at Lowes - [https://www.lowes.com/pd/HydroMaxx-2-in-x-50-ft-Non-Metallic-Flexible-Liquid-Tight-Conduit-with-Fittings/1002931798] | |||
=Companies= | |||
*Carlon Carflex | |||
**1.25" - 15009-100 part number [https://www.supplyhouse.com/Carlon-15009-100-1-1-4-Carflex-Gray-Liquidtight-Flexible-Non-Metallic-Conduit-100-Foot-Coil] | |||
**1.25" connector - [https://www.supplyhouse.com/Southwire-P474-1-1-4-Nylon-Liquid-Tight-Straight-Connector-Gray] | |||
= | =Size= | ||
* | *Sizes of flexible and rigid are the same for FlexPVC brand - [https://flexpvc.com/Reference/PVCPipeSize.shtml] | ||
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=Glue= | |||
*This implies it can be glued - [https://angolatransparency.blog/en/how-far-can-you-run-liquid-tight-conduit/] | |||
*Yes - Carlon states in FAQ ' It is allowed to use a LFNC Fitting with a PVC Female Fitting.' [https://carlonsales.com/techinfo/faqs/FAQ-Liquidtight.pdf]. | |||
*This implies gluing of FNMC to standard electrical fittings. [https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/204824/how-to-connect-liquidtite-to-schedule-80-or-40-pvc-conduit#:~:text=You%20can%20connect%20them%20together,PVC%20plumbing%20pipes%20are%20connected.] | |||
*Can be glued but it's not to code [https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/liquid-tight-nm-conduit-to-pvc-adapter.450171/] | |||
=LFMC= | |||
*$2.3/ft for 1" at menards, long delivery time- [https://www.menards.com/main/electrical/conduit-conduit-fittings-raceways/conduit/southwire-reg-100-liquidtight-flexible-metallic-conduit/55093003/p-1444442897507-c-6423.htm] | |||
=Links= | |||
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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]