How to safeguard your wiring with flexible conduits

• 12th December 2024

Safeguarding your wiring with flexible conduits is paramount in assuring the protection of yourself and your electricals. This blog will discuss how you can protect your cables, including how to choose the right flexible conduit for you and how to look after yourself.

What are flexible conduits?

A flexible conduit is an accessory which can provide a durable and protective coating to your electrical cables. Flexible conduits can be used against tight bends or specific angles and can provide protection to your electrical cables in a range of environments, including lighting fixtures and water heaters. 

How can I safeguard my wiring with flexible conduits?

Choosing the correct flexible conduit for you

In order to safeguard your wiring with a flexible conduit, it is important to understand which product is the best for your needs. 

Flexible conduits are suitable for a range of projects and environments. At Flex It, we offer a range of both metallic and non-metallic flexible conduits. Our metallic flexible conduits are perfect for withstanding extreme temperatures – from -50°C to +400°C. They’re strong and supportive in heavy-duty projects too. We suggest using a flexible metal conduit for indoor environments.

Non-metallic conduits are perfect for any project in an outdoor environment. These products are lightweight, can withstand temperatures from -40°C to +120°C and are known for being moisture, corrosion, and weather resistant. Non-metallic conduits also have the added advantage of being UV-resistant, making them perfect for the outdoors.

Other factors also play a role in which flexible conduit would best protect your wiring, such as strength of conduit. For example, if a high impact is anticipated, galvanised steel would be worth considering when protecting cables due to it’s durability. More information on individual properties can be found in our product descriptions.

If you’re unsure as to which product would best suit your electrical installation, our Flex It experts can offer advice and recommendations via telephone or email.

Protecting yourself

Our flexible conduits don’t only safeguard your wiring, they also protect you! 

A flexible conduit can greatly improve cable management. By using our high-quality flexible conduits, you can keep your wires organised, reducing trip hazards and knots. 

The protective outer coating on flexible cable conduits is an ideal solution for ensuring safety. This means you can also protect yourself, pets, and your family from any physical harm, such as electrical shocks. 

Ensuring the correct usage

In order to best protect your wiring with flexible conduits, ensuring correct and proper usage is essential. 

Using the correct accessories such as conduit clips, couplers, and connectors is important in ensuring that your wiring is being protected. Circuits should be well secured, with any openings being sealed. This will also further protect your wiring from any dust or moisture and promote safe usage. 

The correct installation of a flexible cable conduit is also important in proper safeguarding. Make sure wiring is pulled through carefully during instalments, avoiding any kinks or bends. If conduits are being mounted, these need to be done accordingly. 

Get in touch

If you’re still unsure as to which accessory you need, you can get in touch with a Flex It expert.