rkninc 0 Posted February 12, 2012 What size conduit do you need for placing 4 CAT5e wires and 4 18/2's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundy 1 Posted February 12, 2012 I'd use at least 3/4", preferably 1". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rkninc 0 Posted February 12, 2012 For EMT pipe what do you cut it with at the job site? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDM Group 0 Posted February 12, 2012 Cut it with a hacksaw and reem the inside with pliers, conduit size is usually 3/4 fill of the wires Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Birdman Adam 0 Posted February 12, 2012 When in doubt, size it up. You will save yourself every time, (or the next guy). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulsonLaw 0 Posted February 13, 2012 Dont forget the pull lube! WELL WORTH IT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3RDIGLBL 0 Posted February 13, 2012 For EMT pipe what do you cut it with at the job site? We run so much emt I bought a 12v Porter Cable clamp saw and ream the cuts. I love the thing and use it all the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
excableguy 0 Posted February 18, 2012 I like to use cheap dish soap. Dont forget the pull lube! WELL WORTH IT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Numb-nuts 1 Posted February 18, 2012 Sorry guys you appear to be speaking a differet language to me. What is EMT? Since we are talking about conduit here I am guessing the MT are metal tube but the E/ Take pity on a poor Brit let me in on the secret. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDM Group 0 Posted February 18, 2012 Sorry guys you appear to be speaking a differet language to me. What is EMT? Since we are talking about conduit here I am guessing the MT are metal tube but the E/ Take pity on a poor Brit let me in on the secret. EMT is like MT but full Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundy 1 Posted February 18, 2012 EMT = "Electrical Metallic Tubing". ENT = "Electrical Non-metallic Tubing" (the corrugated flexible PVC stuff). PVC = "Polyvinyl Chloride" (referring to the composition of the material). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Numb-nuts 1 Posted February 18, 2012 EMT = "Electrical Metallic Tubing".ENT = "Electrical Non-metallic Tubing" (the corrugated flexible PVC stuff). PVC = "Polyvinyl Chloride" (referring to the composition of the material). I knew that lol I just call it EMT= Metal conduit ENT = Plastic Conduit CFPC = Corrugated Flexible Plastic Conduit flexicon for short PVC = PVC yeah honestly I did know that, but I tend not to use acronyms unless I know what they mean. Most people that I have spoken to know what CCTV is but haven't a clue it's Closed Circuit TeleVision as opposed to broadcast television. Although I suppose it's not really closed circuit anymore if you want to be strictly accurate. Thanks for indulging me guys. Lets get back on thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDM Group 0 Posted February 19, 2012 Just avin a giraffe, thought you two bob bits had a sense Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeromephone 6 Posted February 19, 2012 one inch for sure you might be able to get your cable in 3/4 but the fun starts when you have bends. If you have a very tight pull you run the risk of stripping the insulation off. I don't know the cost difference between 3/4 and one inch but don't think it is too much. Most of the cabling jobs we do on new construction are putting in 3/4 for just two cat6 cables Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
