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RIGID STEEL
CONDUIT
 A rigid steel conduit serves the same
purpose as with the Electrical Metallic
Tubing. It is designed to protect the
electrical wiring of building from electrical
hazard due to faulty wiring.
RIGID STEEL
CONDUIT
It is usually installed buried in concrete wall floor
and ceiling, in masonry or similar materials. It is
also used for exposed and concealed work, and it
provides maximum protection when there is
mechanical damage. For this wiring method to be
effective, safe and reliable.
 PEC Provisions

The Philippine Electrical Code is a set of

rules and regulations which govern all
electrical wiring. The following standard
and specifications must be followed in
installing Rigid Metal Conduit
 Standard size of RSC
Rigid metal conduit has smooth
inside diameter. Its standard length
follows the gas pipe which is 10 feet
and a diameter from 2", 4", up to 6
inches
Presentation by
Protected by enamel Conduit
protected only with enamel is
permitted only in indoor
occupancies not subjected to
severe corrosive influences
Dissimilar metal Contacts of metal to
another metal must be avoided in
installing RSC to prevent the possibility
of galvanic recation
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Corrosion protection Conduits

fitting with corrosion protection
are permitted to be installed in
concrete, direct earth burial or
in areas subjected to corrosive
influences.
 Fittings
these are the types of conduit fittings
which are usualy used then the wiring
installation make sharp turns. The letter L
shows that an elbow or fitting makes right
angle turn.
 Bends
Rigid steel conduit can also be
bent using a hickey or conduit
bender. It follows the same
procedure as that in bending
electrical metallic tubing
 Cut
The conduit is cut with a hacksaw or
pipe cutter. For easy and safe way of
cutting, a bench vise is recommended
so that the pipe can be held firmly
while it is being cut.
THIS IS A PICTURE OF CUT
 REAM
After cutting the pipe with hacksaw or pipe
cutter, it leaves burrs.
This must be removed to avoid damage of
wire insulation when the wire is inserted in to
the pipe. A reamer or round file can be used
to remove burrs.
THIS IS PICTURE OF A REAM
 THREADS
Since rigid metal conduit is commonly used in
wet places,sealing of termination can be best
done if the pipe is threaded.These will prevent
water from entering the conduit.The use of dies
and dies stock keep the end of the pipe
threaded.The size of die stock ranges frome 1/2
to 6 inches
THIS IS PICTIRE OF A THREAD
BEND RIGID STEEL
CONDUIT
(elbow bend)
 Do the elbow bending of rigid
metallic conduit properly using
the given supplies/materials,
tools and equipment. You should
follow the procedure correctly.
Supplies and Materials
• Pencil
. Chalk
 ⚫ Rigid Steel Conduit
Tools and Equipment Metric rule
-Try square Hickey with handle
Hacksaw
• Personal Protective Equipment
-Goggles DRAFT
-Gloves
-Safety shoes
PROCEDUR
E
 1. Prepare the
necessary tools,
materials and
equipment.
 2. Wear the appropriate
PPE.
3. Draw a right angle bend
on the floor using the try
square
 4. Draw an arc near the corner.
5. Mark the center of the location of the
bend
6. Insert the RSC into the conduit
bender/hickey where the center of the bend
is to be made
7. Bend the RSC gradually to
form a 90" bend. Check the
desired shape by placing the
conduit on the layout which
can be seen in step 3.
8. Move the hickey on the first marker and bend
gradually with a forward stroke to follow its
height
9. Remove the hickey.
10. Observe good housekeeping.
LETS HAVE
A QUIZ #4
ON YOURE ANSWER
SHEET WRITE THE
LETTER OF THE
CORRECT ANSWER
 Estelle Darcy Timmerman University | 2023

1.It is a process of
removing sharp edges or
burrs left after
cutting the pipe.
a. Reaming
b. Cutting
c. Bending
d. Installing
2. It is a type of codulet
he right

which makes the conduit

run turn to the right
 a. C
b. LL
c. LB
d. LR
3. It is the tool used
to thread rigid steel
conduit.
a. hickey
b. dies and dies stock
c. reamer
d. cutter
 4. It is a type of
ck.

condulet which has an

opening at the back.
 a. C
b. LL
c. LB
d. LR
 5. It is the standard
length of Rigid Steel
Conduit
Estelle Darcy

a. 10 ft
b. 12 ft
c. 14 ft
d. 20 ft