Regardless of the type of 2 inch electrical conduit you’re looking for – whether it’s EMT or rigid aluminum conduit – American Conduit has you covered. Not only will you enjoy a level of customer service you might not have imagined was possible, we’ll also provide you high-quality products at an incredibly affordable price. We have a nationwide network that includes more than 30 representatives and 20 warehouses, and we keep an average of about 1 million pounds of conduit in stock at all times.
What Makes Aluminum the Superior Choice?
If you’ve always used steel conduit, you might think that it’s better than any other material. But what you might not know is that aluminum is 30 percent lighter than steel, but it’s just as strong. Instead of having to devote two or three workers to moving steel conduit into place, you could very well be able to use only one worker to do the same job.
These are just a few of the other reasons your next conduit purchase should be aluminum instead of steel.
- Aluminum costs anywhere from 10-20 percent less per foot than steel. This could save you tens – or even hundreds – of thousands of dollars over the long run.
- Steel will corrode over time, putting the structural integrity of your conduit at risk, and potentially ruining expensive electrical wiring. Aluminum won’t corrode because it has a natural oxide coating that provides a built-in defense.
- Aluminum also offers a level of safety that steel can’t provide. Steel can emit sparks, which could lead to a potentially devastating explosion. You’ll never have to worry about that with aluminum conduit.
- No matter how hot the temperatures may get, aluminum will always remain safe to touch – unlike steel. When the weather gets bitterly cold, aluminum will stand up to the elements. In fact, the colder the temperatures get, the stronger aluminum becomes.
- Aluminum meets all the same code requirements as steel. It’s not only as strong and safe, it’s just as durable.
EMT made of aluminum is good for indoor or outdoor use. However, when you use it in an outdoor application, you need to make sure that any supports, fasteners and fittings you use are all made of materials that resist corrosion. It’s important to note that you should not embed aluminum EMT directly into concrete. The reason is that aluminum reacts to the alkali substances found in cement. Let us know if that’s your plan and we’ll coat your aluminum so that this reaction doesn’t occur.
More on Cost Savings
We can’t stress enough the savings you’ll enjoy when you use aluminum conduit over steel. These are just a few real-world examples of the money our customers have saved in not only materials, but also labor.
- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport – $21,680
- A textile plant in North Carolina – $43,240
- An Oklahoma electrical utility project – $56,300
- A pulp and paper mill in Alabama — $112,500
- A bridge project in Kansas – $280,000
When you consider the cost savings and other advantages of using aluminum, you’ll find that there really isn’t any comparison. It’s not even a fair fight. Aluminum wins out every single time.
Contact American Conduit
If you are looking for the highest quality 2 inch electrical conduit available, turn to the professionals with American Conduit. Contact us online for more information or call 1-800-334-6824.