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=A, B, C Types=
*The 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=
*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]

Revision as of 21:43, 29 April 2024

A, B, C Types

  • The 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

  • Check.pngBuying guide = [5]
  • Check.pngSupplyhouse 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

  • Carlon Carflex
    • 1.25" - 15009-100 part number [11]
    • 1.25" connector - [12]

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]

Links