PVC is acceptable for underground use and in exposed locations. One caveat: It’s uglier than metal conduit, but if that’s not a dealbreaker, PVC is a versatile, durable wiring method.

Although engineers and electrical designers recognize the performance advantages of using PVC-coated conduit in corrosive environments, making sure field installers understand and adhere to accepted ...

Support of conduit bodies — PVC conduit can support nonmetallic conduit bodies that aren’t larger than the largest trade size of an entering raceway. These conduit bodies can’t support luminaires or ...

PVC pipe is commonly used as electrical conduit as well as irrigation piping. It's rigid and strong, which doesn't allow it to bend at all. Elbows and couplings make it possible to manipulate the ...