LFNC

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LFNC

  • LFNC = Liquid-tigth flexible nonmetallic conduit. [1]. Rigid PVC is stronger according to [2]
  • LFMC - is rigid PVC stronger?
  • Temp rating of 80C? See PV notes - [3]

Sourcing

  • Check.pngBuying guide = [4]
  • Check.pngSupplyhouse is pretty good - [5]*Home Depot has 1" - [6]. Menards more expensive - [7]. Lowes is 2x this - [8]
  • Goes up to 2" - $4/ft at Lowes - [9]

Companies

  • Carlon Carflex
    • 1.25" - 15009-100 part number [10]
    • 1.25" connector - [11]

Size

  • Sizes of flexible and rigid are the same for FlexPVC brand - [12]

Glue

  • This implies it can be glued - [13]
  • Yes - Carlon states in FAQ ' It is allowed to use a LFNC Fitting with a PVC Female Fitting.' [14].
  • This implies gluing of FNMC to standard electrical fittings. [15]
  • Can be glued but it's not to code [16]

LFMC

  • $2.3/ft for 1" at menards, long delivery time- [17]

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