Conduit is fine if you use IMC which is electrical , Intermediate Metallic conduit . I've made all my headers with it , it's heavier than EMT ( thin wall metal ) but lighter than GRC ( galvanized rigid conduit ) I use 3/4" which is I.D. , conduit and pipe is measured I.D. where as tubing is O.D. , if you have an electrician friend or electrical supply house around you are in business , $10 and you can make a couple headers , you'll need a bender however , that's where the electrician friend comes in handy !! :thumbsup: