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Default Rigid Conduit vs Regular Iron pipe

"Joe Gwinn" wrote in message
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Pilgrim
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Can any one tell me what the difference between rigid conduit and
iron
pipe? inner finish threads on the pipe and in the fittings and any
other
significant differences.


It's not a good idea to use iron water pipe for rigid conduit, even
though the sizes are similar, because water pipe usually has a rough
and sharp longitudinal welded seam that will cut through the wire
insulation during pulling. Conduit, being intended for wire, has a
smooth-walled bore.

Joe Gwinn


Is either better for structural uses?
jsw