Electrical Wiring: Conduit Installation

Define terms that are commonly used to describe conduit and conduit installations. Describe common types of metallic conduit. Describe common types of nonmetallic conduit. Describe types of couplings that are used to connect conduit in a straight line. Describe types of fittings that are used to change the direction of a conduit run. Describe types of fittings that are used to secure conduit when it is installed. Describe a method for cutting rigid types of metal conduit. Describe a method for cutting flexible types of metal conduit. Describe methods for cutting nonmetallic conduit. Describe different types of conduit bends and explain where they might be used in an installation. Explain how bends affect conduit measurements. Describe how rigid-type metal conduit can be bent. Describe how rigid PVC can be bent. Describe tasks associated with terminating conduit to an electrical control box. Describe how conductors can be installed in conduit.