Tech economics superiority of PVC conduits over conventional metal conduits
1. Light in weight and hence easy to transport and work, resulting in less labor and hence cost saving.
2. Being plastic, these pipes have excellent resistance to corrosion, chemical and scale forming. Hence the life of these pipes
is ever long unless intentionally damaged.
3. Fire retardant, shock resistant and not a conductor of electricity hence any short circuit effect will not be transferred to the
entire electrical wiring system unlike metal conduits.
4. Pipes can be bent to L shape/ U shape or O shape with any external aid and ends can be sealed with solvent cement.
Hence ease of installation compared to metal pipes.
5. Pipes have required mechanical, electrical and thermal properties and therefore can be easily installed in open wire,
concealed and RCC reinforced and underground applications.
6. In terms of basic cost, operational cost of electrical systems and maintenance, these pipes have a wide edge over
conventional metal conduits.
7. These pipes can be naturally extruded in different eye catching colors and color is a permanent feature in these pipes.metal
conduits has no such option.
8. The style, versatility and ease of operation have given these pipes a clear edge over conventional metal pipes.