Pipe: check. Equipment: check. Fittings: check. Adaptors: check. Electrical conduit - before you check out that electrical supply site, just wait a minute. If you've been following the products Team EJP has made available to its water utility customers, you know that we've got almost everything you need to get the job done. But did you know that we have everything you need for electrical conduit so that you can hook up that new pump or fixture safely? Here's a quick overview of what we have available and how well it will work for your water utility's electrical needs.
When you're working in the water utility sector, there's one strong truth: water and electricity don't mix. When you're installing your next project and need to run electrical wire, there's only one material that will provide you with durable, safe conduit for your needs: PVC. At Team EJP, we offer Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 PVC electrical conduit to help you get the job done.
PVC is, of course, also used for water lines. This means that the electrical lines within the PVC conduit is completely protected against water entering the conduit and causing electrical shocks to your crew or other bystanders, especially in an emergency when time is of the essence. Furthermore, it's not a conductive material like metal conduit, which could transfer a shock from the electrical lines within the conduit to the wet conditions outside of it that are often found in many water utility situations.
PVC is also a tough material, which is resistant to abrasion, while still remaining light in weight. The lower weight makes it a great option when you need to span a longer area due to lack of anchoring points between the electrical access point and the fixture that is being powered. It also holds up well against corrosive materials, making it a great long-term option in high- or low-pH soils or water. Current estimates show that PVC conduit is expected to have a lifespan of 40 years or greater for 75% of installations, with some estimates approaching the century mark.
As the world's most researched and tested plastic conduit material, PVC has a proven track record over 50 years old for safety and health. It's also one of the least expensive electrical conduit options available, while its ease of forming, cutting and joining makes it an easy option in the field. These benefits make it a great option to consider for your next project, allowing you to keep your crew moving to the next project on the list instead of spending time sorting out the right approach and material for each task requiring electrical service.
EJ Prescott was founded to provide those in the water utility industry with everything they need to get the job done right, quickly and efficiently. Adding PVC electrical conduit to our lineup just allows us to better serve our customers by making it even easier to get everything needed from a single source. When you're ready to install your next pump or other water utility fixture that requires electricity, don't waste time working with a range of different vendors to get the job done. Contact Team EJP today to get everything together for your next task and save time for everything else on your list.
