Alwayslearningelec
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So you mean before tightening the strut clamp?
Can you give an example about starting right end, or layout from correct side. If not I understand. Thanks
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Can you give an example about starting right end, or layout from correct side. If not I understand. Thanks
qcroanoke
Sometimes I don't know if I'm the boxer or the bag
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Sometimes you bend a short 90 just so you can turn it on without a 3 piece union or other fitting.
kwired
Electron manager
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4 inch won't be as forgiving as say 3/4 inch, but you might be able to leave a clamp or two off and it may pull out far enough to thread a piece with elbow if the stub isn't any longer than needed to make the bend.
LarryFine
Master Electrician Electric Contractor Richmond VA
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Or maybe before even installing any clamps.
Read these two threads, starting at the linked posts, and check out the pics:
Note that I began by making the entire top assembly and then strapping it to the wall as one piece.
Starting at the disco flange, there is the 90 over the wall, a 45 to project out and down, a 5' conduit outward, a 90 around the ledge, a 5' conduit to come back to the wall, and a 45 down the wall.
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HD, Lowes and many hardware stores have threaders if they sell pipe. I've gone that route when I had one or two ends. Just bring your pipe and throw them a few bucks. -Hal I tried that once, big orange, and they said they couldnt thread RGS because it messed up their dies. I think they were...
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