EMT can be fitted in any number of ways, including mechanical elbows and sweep fittings that can be joined to straight lengths of conduit with union connections. These fittings quickly add to the cost of installation, however, so most pros save money by simply bending straight lengths of conduit to
Metal electrical boxes were used long before plastic (PVC) electrical boxes were introduced to the market.
Intermediate metal conduit, or IMC, is a rigid steel electrical conduit. The exterior is galvanized and the interior has a coating that helps the conduit resist corrosion and which reduces friction when the wires are pulled through.
Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) is made from zinc coated steel and is the most common type of rigid metal conduit used in residential construction.
EMT can be fitted in any number of ways, including mechanical elbows and sweep fittings that can be joined to straight lengths of conduit with union connections. These fittings quickly add to the cost of installation, however, so most pros save money by simply bending straight lengths of conduit to