Bending 3/4" rgs

[mstrlucky74]

Is it most common to use a hand bender or factory elbows? Thanks

 

[Smart $]

Is it most common to use a hand bender or factory elbows? Thanks

In my experience, a hand bender or factory els would only be used on small jobs, i.e. a single run of GRC. Otherwise, a 555 or similar.

 

[jusme123]

hand bend on smaller (1/2 and 3/4" conduit), larger projects will have the trip nickle available.

 

[cdslotz]

Anyone still use Chicago benders?

 

[masterinbama]

Anyone still use Chicago benders?

I do, and prefer it over the 555 when running only 3/4" and 1"

 

[Smart $]

Anyone still use Chicago benders?

I'll use it over bending rigid with a hand bender any day of the week.

I just didn't think of it because most projects I've been on that ran GRC didn't have one available (but not all).

 

[don_resqcapt19]

I do, and prefer it over the 555 when running only 3/4" and 1"

I agree...it is faster and more accurate.

 

[masterinbama]

I agree...it is faster and more accurate.

Especially on offsets. 3 full clicks will get you you close to 30 degrees. With a little brainwork to get your multiplier, you can bend matching offsets all day long without a protractor or any other kind of crutch.

 

[mstrlucky74]

I don't see RGS field bends in NECA. Only EMT field bends.

 

[Smart $]

I don't see RGS field bends in NECA. Only EMT field bends.

Are you referring to NECA MLU?

I only have access to the 2009-2010 version... on pg 2-1 about halfway down the page.

 

[mstrlucky74]

Are you referring to NECA MLU?

I only have access to the 2009-2010 version... on pg 2-1 about halfway down the page.

yes I am..okay I'll look..thanks.

 

[mstrlucky74]

Are you referring to NECA MLU?

I only have access to the 2009-2010 version... on pg 2-1 about halfway down the page.

Okay I see two line items..

Field bending steel conduit
Field bending EMT

Aren't they the same?

 

[masterinbama]

Okay I see two line items..

Field bending steel conduit
Field bending EMT

Aren't they the same?

Steel conduit is RGS.

EMT is steel tubing.

 

[mstrlucky74]

Steel conduit is RGS.

EMT is steel tubing.

Really????

 

[readydave8]

Really????

You sound surprised?

 

[infinity]

Is it most common to use a hand bender or factory elbows? Thanks

Depends on where you're running the RGS, if in a poured deck then I would use a hickey. Exposed, a 555 or equivalent. And always few factory 90's for tight spots.

 

[mstrlucky74]

You sound surprised?

I did not know whenever it says "steel conduit" that was rgs.....isnt EMT made from steel

 

[masterinbama]

I did not know whenever it says "steel conduit" that was rgs.....isnt EMT made from steel

EMT = Electrical Metallic Tubing

 

[JDBrown]

I did not know whenever it says "steel conduit" that was rgs.....isnt EMT made from steel

"Steel conduit" usually refers to RGS, but it can get confusing because EMT is often referred to as "conduit" also, and is often made from steel (although I've seen aluminum EMT too). I can only speak for myself, but when I see/hear "steel conduit" I always assume RGS unless I know for sure that we're really talking about EMT.

 

[Smart $]

"Steel conduit" usually refers to RGS, but it can get confusing because EMT is often referred to as "conduit" also, and is often made from steel (although I've seen aluminum EMT too). I can only speak for myself, but when I see/hear "steel conduit" I always assume RGS unless I know for sure that we're really talking about EMT.

FWIW, the discussed premise includes [steel] IMC.