I think metal conduits are most useful in more industrial-ish spaces where they're exposed -- they're quite resistant to getting banged up. Schedule 80 PVC wor

I think metal conduits are most useful in more industrial-ish spaces where they're exposed -- they're quite resistant to getting banged up. Schedule 80 PVC works, too, but it's harder to work with than steel (at least for an electrician with the right tools).