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Flex conduit?
#168706 05/24/07 07:46 PM
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Where can I find some 1.5" or 2" flex plastic conduit?? My house is being built and its time for me to run some wires and conduit for future wires.

I am positive I will have more questions in the not so distant future lol

Thanks yall

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NOLAGT #168707 05/24/07 08:58 PM
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1.5" or 2" flexible conduit is going to be a tough item to find I'm thinking, if you are in the early construction phase wouldn't you be in a position to install either 1.5 or 2" coded PVC for your cabling runs? I believe this is the way most folks go. I also believe most would opt for the 2" over the 1.5" size PVC.


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RickF #168708 05/24/07 11:31 PM
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I was thinking the flex stuff because its an exterior wall. There is little clearence in the attic and I wanted to have the flex stuff come out a few feet into the attic and be able to curve away from the roof line so I can get to it. There is also a fire brake and the roof decking is on. So getting a rigid pipe through the firebrake and into the attic might be a hard one.

I was thinking 1.5 or 2" because I could get away with one run possibly. I need it to run at least 6 runs of 12-14ga speaker cable and at least 5 runs of coax. I could maybe do a few smaller runs but would like to find some 1.5 or 2" flex stuff.

Anyone know the hiding place or is it a "pipe" dream

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NOLAGT #168709 05/25/07 12:28 AM
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A quick Googl and I found this. Hope it helps


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jakewash #168710 05/25/07 12:40 AM
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That might work...guess I have to call and see if its smooth or ribbed on the inside. I was asking here in case anyone has used a certian brand that they knew was smooth on the inside for easy fishing! I had looked through yahoo bet everthing I remember seeing was ribbed.

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NOLAGT #168711 05/25/07 12:48 AM
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I would bet anything in the sizes you are looking for is going to be ribbed. I have always suggested central vacuum tubing as conduit. Maybe a section of vacuum hose could be used as conduit, not too ribbed and things slide through it quite nicely.


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jakewash #168712 05/25/07 02:05 AM
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Nice...that gives me more ideas to look for. That also made me look at mcmaster.com (McMaster-Carr) and they might have something that is completely smooth. I will have to make a few calls...I will let yall know what I find for future refference!

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NOLAGT #168713 05/25/07 01:44 PM
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I believe this is what you are looking for.

Carlon Resi Gard Conduit

I used it all over my house for Cat6, RG6, and ran empty for future what ever. Great stuff. Make sure you look at all the connectors and boxes too. Real easy to work with.

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Robert_W #168714 05/25/07 02:50 PM
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That stuff looks pretty good too. Cheap too!

I REALLY like the fact it comes with the wall mounting boxes too...complete kit....THANK YOU!!!

I think I know what im useing now


Do you know if the wall brackets (like that nice 8 gang version) will be ok with 1/2" drywall?

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NOLAGT #168715 05/25/07 03:01 PM
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Quote:

That stuff looks pretty good too. Cheap too!

I REALLY like the fact it comes with the wall mounting boxes too...complete kit....THANK YOU!!!



I think I know what im useing now


Do you know if the wall brackets (like that nice 8 gang version) will be ok with 1/2" drywall?




Make sure you check to see if it is NEC approved. Especially seeing how you are penetrating a firewall.

You might want to consider LTFC (Liquid Tight Flexible Metallic Conduit). http://www.flex-tubes.com/liquid-tight.html

You'll need some fire caulking to seal around whatever it is you install.

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