What type of conduit is IMC?
Intermediate metal conduit
Intermediate metal conduit, or IMC, is a rigid steel electrical conduit designed for outdoor exposure and strong connections. It was designed specifically to protect insulated electrical conductors and cables. It does the work of a similar metal conduit, rigid metal conduit (RMC), but weighs about a third less.
How much do conduits cost?
On average, the rigid conduit costs approximately $2.10 for half an inch PVC in 10-foot partitions. The rigid conduit costs about $976 for four inches of stainless steel in 10-foot partitions on the flip side.
How deep should IMC conduit be?
IMC (INTERMEDIATE METAL CONDUIT) Intermediate Metal Conduit when installed underground shall have a burial depth of min. 6″.
What is the difference between IMC and RMC?
Intermediate metal conduit (IMC) has a thinner wall than RMC and weighs about one-third less. IMC has a thinner wall than RMC and weighs about one-third less than RMC. The outside has a zinc-based coating, and the inside has an approved organic corrosion-resistant coating. IMC is interchangeable with galvanized RMC.
How much does 3/4 IMC weigh?
Specification Data
| Trade Size | Metric Designator | Approx Weight/100 Ft (30.5M) |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 21 | 84 |
| 1 | 27 | 119 |
| 1 1/4 | 35 | 158 |
| 1 1/2 | 41 | 194 |
Can IMC be buried underground?
In the 2017 NEC, a new section was added which requires threaded rigid metal conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal conduit (IMC) for underground wiring. For these methods, Table 300.5 requires a minimum cover depth of zero inches where installed under a building.
Does IMC rust?
The interior of Allied IMC is coated with a highly corrosion-resistant lubricating finish for easier wire-pulling. No need to worry about damage to the conduit system even when pulling through multiple 90° bends.
Can you bury IMC conduit?
Is IMC conduit explosion proof?
Product Overview Conduit union is explosion-proof.