What and where electrical conduit

Submitted: Thursday, Nov 12, 2009 at 21:24

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floppinab

Looking for some advice.

I've got a Trak Shak circa 1998, which I want to mount a battery on to run a fridge and maybe some lighting.

I've seen the newer shaks with some nice low profile electrical conduit that they run the wiring inside and around the trailer. Does anyone know what or where I could find something similar. Wouldn't have to too sturdy as it won't be exposed to the outside of the trailer, purely for running wiring inside the trailer to protect it from gear inside the trailer.

Not sure if those sticky clip on tubes would do it or be not tough enough

I'm about to hit up a few of the electrical trade shops tomorrow (John Turk, Auslec, etc.) and see what they've got but it anyone has a better option I would very much appreciate it.

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Reply By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Thursday, Nov 12, 2009 at 22:01

Thursday, Nov 12, 2009 at 22:01

Jaycar Auto one Snooper cheep all sell conduit in different sizes Not really cheap tho.

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Reply By: Bill Streater Contracting - Friday, Nov 13, 2009 at 00:29

Friday, Nov 13, 2009 at 00:29

Hi floppinab,

Electrical wholesalers, as you mentioned, sell electrical conduit (round) or you could ask for PVC duct (different sizes to suit).

Conduit is held in place by saddles, the duct you would have to drill and screw in place. Neither would survive a serious knock.

The duct has a removable lid/cover to place cables inside however it is quite a bit more expensive per length than conduit.

SB

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Reply By: Member - Porl - Friday, Nov 13, 2009 at 10:24

Friday, Nov 13, 2009 at 10:24

Derek at ABR sidewinder who advertises on this site sells conduit. I find even with delivery his prices tend to be cheaper than stores, not to mention fuel , parking and traffic woes.

http://www.sidewinder.com.au/

no affiliation just a satisfied customer.

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Reply By: floppinab - Friday, Nov 13, 2009 at 15:43

Friday, Nov 13, 2009 at 15:43

Thanks for the suggestions guys, much appreciated

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Reply By: Mrbrush - Friday, Nov 13, 2009 at 22:38

Friday, Nov 13, 2009 at 22:38

I used some of that plastic water pipe that is used for 12volt pumps which I had spare.
Its about 12mm outside Dia. And very strong like conduit.
Easy to run under the trailer with 1/2 inch saddle clips.
Enough room to run a few heavy wires inside.
Camec have it and maybe Bunnings.

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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 at 00:39

Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 at 00:39

I use "single channel raceway" - conduit that is used for surface interior wiring. Its square shaped, white and is 2 piece - a removable cover and the U-shaped channel. Buy it from electrical wholesalers - and you can also buy a roll of the double sided tape to suit. Looks like this:

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Follow Up By: floppinab - Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 at 13:51

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 at 13:51

Yeah Phil, I have used this inside the house before and thought of it. Was wondering whether the tape would hold up to any heavy duty vibrations once the trailer was on corrugations, rough tracks, etc.

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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 at 19:44

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 at 19:44

The tape sticks well to the conduit but I found it wasn't good on bare aluminium (not much is). So I added some contact adhesive in places. I expect it would stick better to a painted surface.

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