Throated Chase Nipple

[jmellc]

Just ran across this at work. I’ve used chase nipples for years on end but never saw a throated one before. Hadn’t really thought about it before, as most of them are already pretty smooth, with rounded edges. But these would be a plus if using wire or cable with fragile insulation.

 

[ptonsparky]

IDK if they are a cheaper than adding a plastic bushing when required or not. I've seen and used them in larger sizes.

 

[kwired]

Just ran across this at work. I’ve used chase nipples for years on end but never saw a throated one before. Hadn’t really thought about it before, as most of them are already pretty smooth, with rounded edges. But these would be a plus if using wire or cable with fragile insulation.

This is kind of product demand you get when clueless people are inspectors. The threaded end possibly has more need for such insulated insert, the other end is smooth and rounded enough it shouldn't be necessary.

 

[acrwc10]

Nice, they found a way to solve a problem that didn't exist.

 

[tom baker]

That looks like a T&B product. I have seen ss steel emt connectors and LTMC connectors with plastic inserts. Would be some applications for these connectors, but it would be a special order from mfg

 

[tom baker]

Reminds of a job we went in after someone had hung wrap fluorescents and wired with EMT on the surface, needed to pull in a few more wires. The EMT was cut with a tubing cutter, not deburred. Had to take it all down and ream ends of EMT