Electrical Technology

Cut, Bend, and

install electrical
conduits
Stephen Jones
 PVC - Polyvinyl chloride
Widely produced plastic.

Used in construction because it is more effective

than traditional materials such as copper, iron or
wood in pipe and profile applications.

It is also used in clothing, electrical cable

insulation, Pipes (electrical and water), flatable
products, and many applications in which it
replaces rubber.
PVC conduit
 Sizes of PVC Conduits.
PVC Electrical
Conduit Pipes are
available in sizes
of 20mm, 25mm,
32mm, 40mm,
50mm, & 63mm.

3m Lengths
 Advantages of using PVC
Conduits.
Light in weight
Easy to saw cut and clean.
Easy to bend.
Minimal condensation due to low thermal
conductivity in wall of conduit.
Cheap
Excellent electrical and fire resistant
properties
 Fittings and fixtures used in the
installation of PVC conduits.
Saddles
The saddle, is the device used for fixing
conduit, they provide a very secure method
of fixing for conduits.
 Saddles

Plain Saddle Space bar Saddle

Coupling
Tee
surface junction box
 Types of Bends
Right angled Bend

Offset and Double Offset Bend