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Metal Conduit - Outside

Keeks · 2016-11-03 20:30:46

I was recently in a private car park which has lighting along the walls which were suplly by cables in metal conduits. Now I have seem metal conduits used in factories, workshops etc but never noticed any used outside before. I am assuming this perfectly normal. Curious to know if there are any specials rules to follow for…

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03-11-2016 9:30pm

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Keeks

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I was recently in a private car park which has lighting along the walls which were suplly by cables in metal conduits.

Now I have seem metal conduits used in factories, workshops etc but never noticed any used outside before. I am assuming this perfectly normal.

Curious to know if there are any specials rules to follow for usign outdoors for no particular reason other than curiosity

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#2 03-11-2016 9:47pm
ptogher14

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Its common practice. Its done everywhere. Conduit is galvanised so withstands the elements reasonably well. It's good practice to use flanged couplers with a lead washer outside, but not always done. And a bit of galvanised spray.

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