What is Smurf pipe?

What is Smurf pipe?

A Smurf tube is a conduit for all those TV wires and cables. The tube is blue so many builders in Olympia WA nickname it a Smurf tube. The Smurf tube’s ending point is to the side of the fireplace where all your TV components would be like the cable box, DVD, etc. This system keeps cables and wires neat and secure.

What is ENT conduit used for?

1.1 Electrical Non-Metallic Tubing (ENT) is designed to replace EMT, flexible metal conduit or other raceway or cable systems, for installation in accordance with Article 362 of the National Electrical Code® Section 12-1500 of the CEC, other applicable sections of the Code and local codes.

Can you bury Smurf tube?

It is not for direct burial.

Why is it called a Smurf tube?

The most common type, Flex-Plus Blue ENT, is manufactured by Carlon, Cleveland, Ohio. Workers nicknamed it “smurf tube” because of its distinctive blue color. ENT was designed as an in-building product (see Article 362 of 2002 NEC).

Is Smurf a tube ent?

ENT Conduit (Smurf Tube)

What size should a Smurf tube be?

I’d use 3/4 inch, or larger, if possible. Makes life easier.

Is ent a Smurf tube?

As best I can tell, the National Electrical Code 2011 allows electrical non-metallic tubing (“smurf tube” or ENT) to be used for running 120 V electrical wire.

Can Romex run on Smurf tube?

UF and Romex both have non-insulated conductors inside the larger jacket (IE: the ground wire).. due to this, you cannot run it in any conduit….. including smurf tube.

Can you bury ent in concrete?

1. Since ENT is manufactured in 1/2 inch through 2 inch, it can be installed quickly in most types of concrete floors, either slab on grade or in multi-story building. PLEASE CHECK YOUR JOB SPECIFICATIONS for any particular requirements of concrete cover.

How many Ethernet cables can you have in a smurf tube?

Using a 6.5mm (0.256) Diameter cable, you can fit only 5 cables per conduit. However, this assumes the cables are perfectly circular and non-deformable. If you assume you can deform the cables, or you use a slightly smaller cable, you can fit up to 7 without destroying the cables.

How often do you strap ent?

2-3 foot intervals
ENT should be tied to rebar at 2-3 foot intervals to prevent flotation. Keep ENT straight. Small deflections over a long run may accumulate significant degrees of bend which will affect conductor installation.