IMC ? - 09/01/05 02:20 AM
Is IMC made of steel only, or is aluminum, or both? Me and another journeyman had this argument today.
Re: IMC ? - 09/01/05 02:52 AM
Steel with a coating of zinc.
Dave
Dave
Re: IMC ? - 09/03/05 08:51 AM
You know the code book can solve many disagreements. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.electrical-contractor.net/ubb/smile.gif)
RMC can be, steel, stainless steel, aluminum, silicon bronze.
On the other hand IMC is steel.
[This message has been edited by iwire (edited 09-03-2005).]
RMC can be, steel, stainless steel, aluminum, silicon bronze.
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344.2 Definition.
Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC). A threadable raceway of circular cross section designed for the physical protection and routing of conductors and cables and for use as an equipment grounding conductor when installed with its integral or associated coupling and appropriate fittings. RMC is generally made of steel (ferrous) with protective coatings or aluminum (nonferrous). Special use types are silicon bronze and stainless steel.
Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC). A threadable raceway of circular cross section designed for the physical protection and routing of conductors and cables and for use as an equipment grounding conductor when installed with its integral or associated coupling and appropriate fittings. RMC is generally made of steel (ferrous) with protective coatings or aluminum (nonferrous). Special use types are silicon bronze and stainless steel.
On the other hand IMC is steel.
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342.2 Definition.
Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC). A steel threadable raceway of circular cross section designed for the physical protection and routing of conductors and cables and for use as an equipment grounding conductor when installed with its integral or associated coupling and appropriate fittings.
Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC). A steel threadable raceway of circular cross section designed for the physical protection and routing of conductors and cables and for use as an equipment grounding conductor when installed with its integral or associated coupling and appropriate fittings.
[This message has been edited by iwire (edited 09-03-2005).]