And I Thought My Original Plan Was Expensive

[woodturner]

quote me the code, 352.24 simply states that the bender needs to be certified to stop people from using a torch on the pipe and getting inconsistent bends, using a shut off BBQ provides even heating and insufficient to burn the pipe.

Given your experience level, you may well be able to bend PVC conduit in a way that does not violate NEC. Not sure how your BBQ could be "certified" under the code section you cited, though.

In my experience, the more common situation is that someone inexperienced tried to heat it to bend it and overheated it, resulting in scorching and damage to the conduit. That is what an inspector will flag and fail, in my experience.

If one really needs to bend conduit (or any PVC product), many people find it easier to use hot water or steam to soften the PVC. A PVC bender can be made from a larger diameter pipe, capped at ONE end, and fed steam from a steamer, tea kettle, or some other source. The hot water and steam will soften the PVC but will not scorch, discolor, or chemically alter the PVC, so it remains watertight and viable.

[master53yoda]

sorry woodturner I'm not biting your stuff anymore I'm to busy driving nails

[pelligrini]

Could you use a PVC bulkhead fitting? I've seen them used in aquariums a lot. They would be waterproof.

http://www.aquaticeco.com/subcategor...khead-Fittings
http://www.plumbingsupply.com/bulkhead.html

[Black wallnut]

Folks a couple of you in this thread have had posts deleted and we as the forum Staff owe you an explaination of sorts. First they were off topic per the OP. Second they were argumentitive and that is simply not going to get a pass. We because of the recent arguments are trying to prevent more of the same. All members need to be careful that what they post does not attack or demean other members in any way. Each should also ask the simple question "does what I'm posting actually add to the discussion at hand in a positive way?" before clicking the submit button. All things considered we have some of the webs friendliest members that are helpful and kind to each other. We wish for this to continue. If you have any concerns about moderation feel free to contact any of the staff by PM or email. We do not enjoy deleting threads or posts except those that contain SPAM. Most of what we do is behind the scenes.

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[Crash2510]

hey crockett
you could also use 2" emt compression fittings and seal them up with what we in the business call seal rings

you can also use these with pvc as meyers hubs are pretty expensive

I dont particularly care for the locknuts with the gasket on them because they are a PITA to put on.

THese
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/ele...search&sst=All

[crokett]

Phil,

How do those work?

Do they go on in addition to the lock nut at the enclosure?

[Crash2510]

yeah you just put them on the male adapter on the outside of the panel tighten the locknut down on the inside and as you tighten it it gets water tight