If you haven’t purchased aluminum conduit before, you might be asking yourself, “Can EMT conduit be used outdoors?” The quick answer is “Yes.” You can use aluminum conduit outside with complete confidence – especially when you buy it from American Conduit. We have four decades of experience in aluminum conduit, and we also have a commitment to total customer satisfaction.
The Many Different Uses of Aluminum Conduit
No matter what your application may be, the chances are very good that aluminum conduit will fit the bill perfectly. Regardless of the setting, aluminum conduit will continue to perform day in and day out. You may have an environment where corrosive chemicals are always present, or you may have a wet environment. It doesn’t matter. Aluminum will stand up to chemicals, moisture and the elements.
These are just a few of the many ways our customers use the conduit they purchase from us.
- Coal mining
- Power plants
- Wastewater treatment
- Paper mills
- Pulp mills
- Industrial construction
- Commercial construction
- Residential construction
- Petrochemical facilities
- And several more
Each and every one of our team members, including our manufacturers, engineers and designers, undergo grueling training on a regular basis. Because of this, they are extremely familiar with all of the latest technology. Regardless of what kinds of questions you may have, we will be not only more than willing to answer them, we’ll be able to answer them accurately as well. If you have any questions about the type or size of conduit that’s best for your specific application, we’ll have the answers.
Are You Still Using Steel Conduit? Why?
There are still a lot of people who believe that steel is, and always will be, the superior option for conduit. But there are a lot more who realize that’s not the case at all – and they’re changing to aluminum as a result. The most obvious reason to make the switch is money. We’ve helped a lot of clients realize substantial cost savings, and we have the case studies to prove it.
The bottom line boost you’ll receive by changing to aluminum can be enormous. In many cases, we could help you save 40-60 percent. The more substantial your project, the more substantial your savings will be.
How can aluminum be so cost-effective? Weight. Aluminum is only about 30 percent the weight of steel. It not only costs you less to purchase (and ship, if the need ever arises), but you’ll be spending less on labor as well. A 10-foot section of steel conduit weighs about 100 pounds. The same length of aluminum conduit weighs in at 34 pounds. It takes multiple workers to carry and install steel conduit – it would take only one if you used aluminum.
You may be thinking that the cost savings are just too good to be true. Surely you’ll have to sacrifice in another area, right? That’s not the case at all. Our aluminum is just as strong as steel, thanks to the special alloys we use. It’s also more durable, since it won’t rust or corrode.
Contact Us for More Information
Can EMT be used outdoors? Absolutely. Should you make the switch from steel to aluminum? Hopefully, we’ve convinced you that it’s time to make a change. Contact Aluminum Conduit to learn more. Give us a call at 1 (800) 334-6825 or use our online form.