Liquid Tight vs. Sealtite

[cvirgil467]

Are they the same? If not, what are the differences?

Thanks.
c

 

[infinity]

In my world they're the two terms are interchangeable. Sealtite is a brand name.

 

[jeremysterling]

In my world they're the two terms are interchangeable. Sealtite is a brand name.

I agree. Also, in industrial settings where "Greenfield" is rarely used, I've heard Sealtite called "flex".

 

[dcspector]

Are they the same? If not, what are the differences?

Thanks.
c

Look at NEC Article 350 for LFMC and Article 356 for LFNC. Do you have an NEC? Agreed sealtite is simply a brand name and should be covered under LFNC.

 

[K8MHZ]

Sealtite is a company name. We use the term for liquid tight flexible metal conduit. Others use it for non-metallic liquid tight conduit. On the last job I did all the FMC came from Sealtite and the boxes the small rolls came in had the Sealtite logo on the box. In fact, I don't even see the product we call Sealtite on the company's web site:

http://www.anacondasealtite.com/products.htm

When working in different areas it's best to stick with the NEC terms until you become familiar with the local electrical slang.

Another example is 'flex'. In this area the term refers to MC cable. 40 miles from here the term refers to flexible metal conduit.

How many of you have used a Chicago bender? If it was a Greenlee it was simply a Chicago 'style' bender. I own two real Chicago benders and have copies of the patents for them. They are red and black and are made by a company named Lidseen, after the inventor Gustave Lidseen. BTW, the real Chicago bender was 77 years old on April 2nd of this (2009) year.

 

[ibew441dc]

Are they the same? If not, what are the differences?

Thanks.
c

It is exactly the same as one referring to in-line skates as Roller Blades, a pair of side cutters as Kleins, "an Americans best interest" as "the government"...........

I am totally joking about the last one!:grin:

 

[George Stolz]

In my area, "sealtight" is LFMC, and "carflex" is LFNC. Using the term "liquidtight" prompts the question, "Metallic or nonmetallic?"

 

[SEO]

In my area, "sealtight" is LFMC, and "carflex" is LFNC. Using the term "liquidtight" prompts the question, "Metallic or nonmetallic?"

That's how we look at the terminology in my area as well.

 

[LarryFine]

In my area, "sealtight" is LFMC, and "carflex" is LFNC. Using the term "liquidtight" prompts the question, "Metallic or nonmetallic?"

I'll third that. And flex refers to FMC.

 

[peter d]

I'll third that. And flex refers to FMC.

I'll fourth that. I've heard the term "greenfield" used a few times, but mostly "flex" is FMC.

 

[roger3829]

I'll fourth that. I've heard the term "greenfield" used a few times, but mostly "flex" is FMC.

My area as well. Flex is "greenfield".

 

[busman]

Same here:

Sealtite = LFMC
Carflex = LFNMC
Flex or Greenfield = FMC

Mark

 

[Pierre C Belarge]

Same here:

Sealtite = LFMC
Carflex = LFNMC
Flex or Greenfield = FMC

Mark

We use the same terms here as well.
With so much slang used in the field today, it is nice to see the common language used here in this thread.

 

[Dr.Sparks]

What terminology do you have for the straps that support an old work box or minerallacs???

Madison Bars and Cowboys.........

 

[roger3829]

What terminology do you have for the straps that support an old work box or minerallacs???

Madison Bars and Cowboys.........

Madison Bars and Mineralacs:smile:

 

[donselectric]

mini's are short for Mineralacs which are emt/conduit clamps
battleships or madison bars are for old work...

 

[RJohnsonMasterElectrician]

I'll fourth that. I've heard the term "greenfield" used a few times, but mostly "flex" is FMC.

I use greenfield all the time in VT, but made people stop and think what I was saying here in AZ. I now have them saying it here HAHA

 

[busman]

Madison Straps and Mini's

 

[weressl]

Are they the same? If not, what are the differences?

Thanks.
c

Sealtite is a registered brand-name of a metallic flexible conduit of the Anaconda Corporation but it is no longer made by Anaconda, it is now licensed. Seal-Tite is the registered brand name of a flexible, airtight airduct.

It is also used by others without the registration mark for other purposes until somebody goes after them.:smile:

 

[izak]

Fmt

Fmt

now that we are on the subject,

I hear alot that 'flex' which i consider 'type FMC' cannot be used in lengths over six feet.

when you ask someone to back that up, they send you to NEC 2005 - Art. 360 type FMT.

now looking at the construction specs, i know which is which, and the difference between both, but i havent ever seen type FMT out in the field...


so, i am wondering if anyone can help me figure out what type FMT is.

(and I know that FLEX can in fact, be used in lengths over 6 feet - thats why it comes on big rolls)