A conduit is a general term for a means of conveying something from one location to another. Pipe is a tube or hollow cylinder for the conveyance of elctrical wire, fluid or gas. The terms Pipe and tubing are interchangeable. The word pipe implies a level of rigidity and permanence, whereas a hose is usually portable and flexible. Pipe may be specified by standard pipe size designations, such as Nominal Pipe Size, or by by outside diameter (OD) and wall thickness. Many industrial and government standards exist for the production of pipe. Other than electric wiring Conduit Pipe is also used in furniture industry, making of grills, carriers etc.

