IMC vs RMC
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hardworkingstiff
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Re: IMC vs RMC
IMC does rust faster then rigid.
IMC does seem to be accepted as a like for like replacement for rigid, although it is not.
Edit to say it kinks easier too.
[ October 11, 2005, 07:33 PM: Message edited by: hardworkingstiff ]
IMC does rust faster then rigid.
IMC does seem to be accepted as a like for like replacement for rigid, although it is not.
Edit to say it kinks easier too.
[ October 11, 2005, 07:33 PM: Message edited by: hardworkingstiff ]
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Re: IMC vs RMC
IMC is lighter, cheaper and easier to bend with a hickey. But depending on it's size it may not be as readily available as RMC.
IMC is lighter, cheaper and easier to bend with a hickey. But depending on it's size it may not be as readily available as RMC.
james wuebker
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I believe they still make IMC in aluminum. Very easy to bend.
Jim
I believe they still make IMC in aluminum. Very easy to bend.
Jim
hardworkingstiff
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Hear hear! Heck, if its metal, call someone else, lol. Plastic for me. Started in the electrical trade in 1972 myself.
allenwayne
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1973 here went from rigid in explosion proof world then moved to florida in 82 PVC and romex rule
1973 here went from rigid in explosion proof world then moved to florida in 82 PVC and romex rule
Re: IMC vs RMC
You might also notice that RMC can either be ferrous or non-ferrous (aluminum). IMC can only be ferrous.
In my experience, aluminum can work very well in a wet environment. But be alert to any chemicals that may contaminate the wet area.
Example: Outdoors,exposed to rain, the AL does just fine. In a chemical plant, it might be a problem.(and don't use it underground.)
You might also notice that RMC can either be ferrous or non-ferrous (aluminum). IMC can only be ferrous.
In my experience, aluminum can work very well in a wet environment. But be alert to any chemicals that may contaminate the wet area.
Example: Outdoors,exposed to rain, the AL does just fine. In a chemical plant, it might be a problem.(and don't use it underground.)
Re: IMC vs RMC
Other than lower ability to withstand getting crushed I would tend to choose PVC because of the acids and bases "pH all over the place"
What about heat - you got that issue also??
So the choice I see
metal pipe rusts rots out every (??) years.
PVC gets mangled
No magic answer I guess
Other than lower ability to withstand getting crushed I would tend to choose PVC because of the acids and bases "pH all over the place"
What about heat - you got that issue also??
So the choice I see
metal pipe rusts rots out every (??) years.
PVC gets mangled
No magic answer I guess
paul
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OCAL!!!
bensonelectric
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We need PVC coated RMC, that is coated in RMC of course to keep the outer layer of PVC from getting banged up, covered by another layer of PVC to prevent the RMC from rusting ect ect ect.
We need PVC coated RMC, that is coated in RMC of course to keep the outer layer of PVC from getting banged up, covered by another layer of PVC to prevent the RMC from rusting ect ect ect.
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