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Product Specs
- Number Of Batteries:
- 0
- Product Net Depth Length:
- 30 m
- Product Type:
- Flexible Conduit - Steel Core
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Material:
- Steel
Thomas & Betts BR050-30 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the Thomas & Betts BR050-30 flexible conduit jacketed or bare steel?
BR050-30 is non-jacketed steel flex conduit, meaning the steel core is exposed with no PVC jacket over it. That makes it a dry-location product for indoor runs, not a substitute for liquidtight flex where moisture, oil, or washdown is a factor. If your run sees weather or wet locations, you want a jacketed liquidtight flexible metal conduit instead.
2) Will non-jacketed steel flex hold up in a parking garage or outdoor location?
No. With no jacket over the steel core, this coil should stay in dry indoor locations. Damp, wet, or exposed areas, including most parking structures and any exterior run, call for liquidtight flexible metal conduit with a PVC jacket. Using bare steel flex there invites corrosion at the convolutions.
3) What fittings do I need with 1/2 inch non-jacketed steel flex conduit?
Use fittings rated for flexible metal conduit in 1/2 inch trade size, squeeze or screw-in type, at every box and enclosure termination. None are included with the BR050-30 coil, so count your terminations and order connectors separately. Liquidtight fittings are a different part and do not belong on non-jacketed flex.
4) Can I use this steel flex conduit as the equipment grounding path?
Do not count on it. BR050-30 is standard non-jacketed flexible metal conduit, and flexible metal conduit is only permitted as an equipment grounding conductor within limited length and ampacity conditions. For anything beyond a short fixture whip, pull a separate green equipment grounding conductor inside the flex.
5) Is 1/2 inch steel flex the right thing for fixture whips and motor connections?
That is exactly what this size gets used for: light fixture whips, motor and unit heater terminations, and any short run where a rigid raceway cannot absorb vibration or allow equipment to be pulled for service. The steel core takes the flexing that EMT cannot. For long straight runs across a ceiling, EMT is the cheaper and stiffer choice, with a few feet of this flex at the equipment end.
6) How do I order the right Thomas & Betts flex conduit part number?
The part to specify is Thomas & Betts BR050-30. The BR prefix is the non-jacketed steel flex line, 050 is the 1/2 inch trade size, and 30 is the 30 meter coil length. Adjacent numbers in the series change trade size or coil length, so confirm both halves of the number when you spec it on a submittal.
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Does the Thomas & Betts BR050-30 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Thomas & Betts BR050-30 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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