What is Carlon used for?

Carlon® ENT is a light, flexible and strong non-metallic raceway system for use in walls, floors and non-plenum ceilings.

How do you attach an ent to a box?

3 Answers

1. Drill the hole in the basement into the wall.
2. Push your ENT up to the opening after you remove the box.
3. Put a connector on your ENT if you haven’t already.
4. Here is the trick, insert a bent piece of tie wire or a bent coat hanger into the ENT.
5. Put you low voltage box over the wire and insert it into the wall.

Who owns Carlon electrical boxes?

LAMSON AND SESSIONS CO.
In 1984, Carlon moved to new headquarters at 25701 Science Park Dr., and 2 years later, the company was acquired by LAMSON AND SESSIONS CO. of Cleveland.

Can you use ent in concrete?

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.

Where can ENT not be used?

ENT shall not be used in the following: In any hazardous (classified) location, except as permitted by other articles in this Code. For the support of luminaires and other equipment. Where subject to ambient temperatures in excess of 50°C (122°F) unless listed otherwise.

Can you bury ENT conduit?

Article 362 of the 2002 National Electrical Code, Uses not Permitted, prohibits ENT from being direct buried. See Section 362.12(9) of the 2002 National Electrical Code. Carlon make Liquid tight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit (Carflex), which is listed by UL for use outdoors (Article 356).

Is ent a PVC?

WHAT IS ENT? ENT is a pliable, nonmetallic raceway manufactured of the same material (PVC) used for rigid nonmetallic conduit.

Is ENT conduit suitable for outdoor use?

ENT does not have UV inhibitors and should not be used outdoors where exposed to the sun. See Section 362.12(9) of the 2002 National Electrical Code. Carlon make Liquid tight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit (Carflex), which is listed by UL for use outdoors (Article 356).

How does a smurf tube work?

A Smurf tube is a conduit for all those TV wires and cables. When installing your TV, feed the cables and wires through the 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 smurf tube made of?

Smurf tube is Electrical Non-Metallic Tubing, I meant water pipe by standard PVC tubing.