Sleeves too long

[mstrlucky74]

Was told about this problem on our job site which we are going to look at tomorrow with GC. They want a solution and wouldn't it be great if I could offer up something :jawdrop:. From what I understand we installed sleeves either through floor or wall and they are too long. GC said the ones with no wire are no problem as obviously we will cut them. The ones with wire pulled need a solution. Could you just cut the pipe be careful not to touch the wires or is that not possible? Even if so how would you get the bushing on? Idk. Any solutions to make me look like a genius. Lol. Thanks a lot!!!

 

[GoldDigger]

Is there enough clearance to use a disk and roller type pipe cutter? Almost no chance of damaging the wiring as you cut a section off. Then all you have to do is split it to get it off the wire. By sliding it along the wire you can get it to the most accessible position.
Then use a split bushing.

 

[mstrlucky74]

Is there enough clearance to use a disk and roller type pipe cutter? Almost no chance of damaging the wiring as you cut a section off. Then all you have to do is split it to get it off the wire. By sliding it along the wire you can get it to the most accessible position.
Then use a split bushing.

I will find out tomorrow but that sound like it'll work if the clearance is there. Thanks a lot.

 

[GoldDigger]

FWIW you can also get a chain type pipe cutter designed to work where you have limited handle swing to work with. Using that you can even cut pipe too deep in a corner to get a conventional pipe cutter all the way around.

https://www.google.com/search?q=cha...droid-verizon&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

 

[jumper]

If the wires are not terminated and not real long, you can also slip a piece of EMT, sized smaller than the sleeve, over the wires and into the sleeve and then cut the sleeve.

If the sleeve is PVC and you cannot get the roller cutter Goldy mentioned to work ie conduit is tight to wall, nylon string can be used to cut smaller sizes.

 

[jumper]

FWIW you can also get a chain type pipe cutter designed to work where you have limited handle swing to work with. Using that you can even cut pipe too deep in a corner to get a conventional pipe cutter all the way around.

https://www.google.com/search?q=cha...droid-verizon&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

Goldy, those chain cutters are for cast iron pipe AFAIK.

 

[GoldDigger]

Goldy, those chain cutters are for cast iron pipe AFAIK.

True, but they should work for PVC too. Not so sure about rigid.
The first one in the search list, the cheap "exhaust and muffler cutter" should work on rigid just fine. At least once.

 

[John120/240]

Install a EMT sleeve as mentioned by Jumper then use a Fein multi tool (or similar). I imagine some thing like this....well I can't get the image to load

 

[mstrlucky74]

Thanks guys. Great advice.

 

[iwire]

True, but they should work for PVC too. Not so sure about rigid.
The first one in the search list, the cheap "exhaust and muffler cutter" should work on rigid just fine. At least once.

Those chain 'cutters' don't cut anything they snap cast iron pipe by force

 

[GoldDigger]

Those chain 'cutters' don't cut anything they snap cast iron pipe by force

The tailpipe and muffler cutter does not squeeze the steel to death!

 

[iwire]

The tailpipe and muffler cutter does not squeeze the steel to death!

OK, fair enough

Any cutter that works like a traditional pipe cutter will roll a very sharp edge into the conduit. Not a problem when you can ream it but fileing it away with conductors in place would be tough.

 

[GoldDigger]

OK, fair enough

Any cutter that works like a traditional pipe cutter will roll a very sharp edge into the conduit. Not a problem when you can ream it but fileing it away with conductors in place would be tough.

A valid point!
Might have to put an EMT sleeve around the wires when filing.