Alwayslearningelec
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- NJ
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- Estimator
Is there a way to get around threaded RGS conduit when having to enter and enclosure where you would need locknuts? A threadless connector?
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Knightryder12
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- Clearwater, FL - USA
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- Sr. Electrical Designer/Project Manager
That's the only way I know. But they are expensive. If you have a lot of them to do and have the capability to have a threader on site, I would go that route.
- Location
- New Jersey
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- Journeyman Electrician
Yes you can use a threadless connector.
Alwayslearningelec
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- NJ
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- Estimator
We do have a whole lot but was thinking connectors would be quicker than threading since we have a lot of paralle runs high up(30').
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- New Jersey
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- Journeyman Electrician
It would be much quicker if the nipple were cut on the lift up in the air and installed with a threadless.
Alwayslearningelec
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- NJ
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- Estimator
Nipple cut? A nipple for what?
Wouldn't there be two scenarios where the conduit ends at a box woth knockout? 1. full length ends right at the box so you have the threaded end there. 2. You have to cut the conduit and there are no threads at the box.
In what situation would you need a nipple?
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- New Jersey
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- Journeyman Electrician
If you're starting with a full length then you'll use the threads and locknuts and bushing. If you get to the other end and go to enter a box or cabinet and you're 3' short you'll need to cut a nipple.