mstrlucky74
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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.Is it most common to use a hand bender or factory elbows? Thanks
Anyone still use Chicago benders?
I'll use it over bending rigid with a hand bender any day of the week.Anyone still use Chicago benders?
I agree...it is faster and more accurate.I do, and prefer it over the 555 when running only 3/4" and 1"
I agree...it is faster and more accurate.
Are you referring to NECA MLU?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.
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?
Steel conduit is RGS.
EMT is steel tubing.
You sound surprised?Really????
Is it most common to use a hand bender or factory elbows? Thanks
You sound surprised?
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.I did not know whenever it says "steel conduit" that was rgs.....isnt EMT made from steel
FWIW, the discussed premise includes [steel] IMC."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.