mstrlucky74
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Curious. If running PVC underground. Do guys mostly install 45 or 90 degree elbow or use a "hot box" or some other method to make the bend? Thanks.
Interesting....we always used pre-made elbows, only bending where other types of bends were required. (also a union shop)Working union jobs for 10 years I never saw a pre-made PVC elbow. We always made out own regardless of size 1/2" to 4". Now that I have my own shop (also union) I appreciate more the cost savings of pre-mades and use them whenever I can. Not all bends are 90's and 45's so the hotbox still has a place.
That HotBend looks awesome! But $853!
Hard to imagine it cost them more than $100 to manufacture...
Sounds familiar.... "Why are you charging me $900 to install $50 in parts?"
Depending on how many conductors you plan to pull through the conduit some guys may, on occasion, use a pre-made gal 90. If you have poly-twine or rope in the conduit a tough pull may cause the 90 to melt when you pull. I believe "mule tape" will not do that. If you're only pulling a few conductors it probably doesn't matter.
Yes a lot of times the spec calls for RGS 90's. I always thought it was because the 90 might bust when pulling not melt.
ThanksPull ropes and strings burn into your terminal adapter and plastic bushing if you let them rub on the side wall as you pull, imagine what they do in elbows in the run.