D dasarmin Member Location Texas Jan 16, 2014 #1 Is RMC always considered "Metallic"? I believe EMT can be steel or aluminum, so this could be called "Metallic" or "Non-Metallic"?
Is RMC always considered "Metallic"? I believe EMT can be steel or aluminum, so this could be called "Metallic" or "Non-Metallic"?
J JDBrown Senior Member Location California Occupation Electrical Engineer Jan 16, 2014 #2 RMC is Rigid Metal Conduit. EMT is Electrical Metallic Tubing. Aluminum and steel are both metals. Perhaps you're thinking of ferrous vs. nonferrous?
RMC is Rigid Metal Conduit. EMT is Electrical Metallic Tubing. Aluminum and steel are both metals. Perhaps you're thinking of ferrous vs. nonferrous?
kingpb Senior Member Location SE USA as far as you can go Occupation Engineer, Registered Jan 16, 2014 #3 RMC can be steel or aluminum. (Always metal) Refer to Article 344. EMT can also be steel or aluminum, however I can't say I have ever seen aluminum EMT. (Always metal) Refer to Article 358.
RMC can be steel or aluminum. (Always metal) Refer to Article 344. EMT can also be steel or aluminum, however I can't say I have ever seen aluminum EMT. (Always metal) Refer to Article 358.
infinity Moderator Staff member Location New Jersey Occupation Journeyman Electrician Jan 16, 2014 #4 RMC can also be brass.
petersonra Senior Member Location Northern illinois Occupation Semi-retired engineer Jan 16, 2014 #5 infinity said: RMC can also be brass. Click to expand... I have seen it in stainless too.