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How Do You Bend And Thread Electrical Conduit?

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How Do You Bend And Thread Electrical Conduit?

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When you are running electrical cable through damp areas or along cement or cinder-block walls, most electrical codes require the use of metal conduit. Conduit is simply a hollow tube that protects the wires inside from the elements, particularly moisture. Conduit can be difficult to work with because it takes practice to bend without damaging it, supports must be installed every 10 feet along the run, and threading wires through conduit requires both care and muscle. Measure the distance from each junction box to the corner. Use this measurement to make a mark on the conduit to indicate the location of the corner. The conduit closest to the first junction box is the “top of the bend,” while the conduit on the other side is the “bottom of the bend.” Mark the “bend distance” based on the diameter of the conduit to avoid crimping. For 1/2-inch conduit, the bend distance is 5 inches. For 3/4-inch conduit, the distance is 6 inches. For larger diameters, the distance is 8 inches. Mark the b

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