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phase by the electrical subcontractor. The conduit and wire in
both the primary and secondary electrical distribution systems
are custom fit for the initial place of installation.
The electrical wire constitutes the conductor used to carry
electrical power from the primary electrical distribution systems
to the secondary electrical distribution systems and from the
secondary electrical panels to various branch wiring items (e.g.,
circuit breakers, fuses). The electrical wire carries electrical
power to the secondary electrical panels and the branch circuits
for individual electrical loads.
Electrical wire is installed in electrical conduit.
Electrical conduit is typically aluminum, plastic, or galvanized
tubing or piping which is custom fit for the particular
application. Electrical conduit may be attached to the
structures of the hospital buildings using screws and brackets or
other appropriate fasteners. Electrical conduit serves as a
protective shield for electrical wire contained inside the
conduit and provides a pathway for the wire to travel from one
location to another. The conduit is integrated into a building
during the construction phase and is generally attached to
ceilings, floors, and walls, or encased in concrete.
Conduit may be inaccessible or hidden behind surfaces. Conduit
commonly is abandoned in place and not reused when a particular
item of equipment to which it relates is moved or retired.
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