When it comes to applications, EMT is a versatile type of conduit. Here are the key characteristics of EMT conduit and applications associated with them:
- Suitable for exposed and concealed applications
- Rated for indoors and outdoors
- Works in both wet and dry conditions
- Available for direct burial
- Permitted to use as an equipment grounding conductor as per NEMA 250.118
- Permitted to be embedded in concrete
- Perfect for commercial, industrial, and residential applications where not much physical damage is expected.
- Can be used in overhead lighting circuits
- Used in retrofitting and remodeling projects for rerouting of cabling because of flexibility
