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Metal Conduit - Tips for a Successful Installation

November 17, 2013 by Adam 9 Comments

Now that you've read part 1 and have all your equipment on standby, let's move on to part 2 - Metal Conduit Installation.

PLEASE NOTE:Only certain areas of the US and Canada require metal conduit, such as the Chicagoland area in Illinois. Most of you can use a regular Romex install. Please check the code in your area.

As I mentioned in my opener, once you get the hang of it, installing conduit is pretty simple.

(For the simplicity of this article, I will be talking specifically about outlet runs but the same ideas apply when running your lights)

Step 1: Installing Metal Conduit Outlet Boxes:

Usually the "new work" blue boxes come with pre installed nails. I recommend the similarly designed "new work" metal boxes which have metal tabs you tack into place, followed by a couple of wood screws to fully secure the box.

They make a variety of these boxes though, so

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