Bending Spring Recommendations

RDB85 · Aug 23, 2022

Would anyone be able to recommend a good 25mm bending spring. I assume there is a difference between say a Marshall Tufflex and a Tower one from Screwfix?

buzzlightyear · Aug 23, 2022

[ElectriciansForums.net] Bending Spring Recommendations

Yes local scrapper.

nicebutdim · Aug 23, 2022

For the most part one bending spring is as good as any other, but (there's always a but) some can be a little tight or sloppy with different brands of conduit. To avoid any issues it might be best to buy a spring from the same manufacturer you intend buying conduit.

Don't bother with light gauge.

timhoward · Aug 23, 2022

Mine cost under a fiver from Toolstation and I've had it 10 years. If it eventually gives up I'll get another one.
But my attitude does tend to be to try the cheaper end of things and see what wears out quickly and is worth spending £££ on.

nicebutdim · Aug 23, 2022

Think my 20mm is Tower as it was cheap in Screwfix. 25mm came from CEF, so I suspect the cheapest (relative term and possibly the only one in stock) was centaur.

RDB85 · Aug 23, 2022

I may try Toolstation or Screwfix and see what they have. I tend to buy MT Conduit but their springs are a tad on the high side:

25mm Heavy Gauge Conduit Bending Spring (Sold in 1's)

Bending spring for heavy gauge conduit

www.cef.co.uk

davesparks · Aug 23, 2022

Just get whatever the wholesaler you are buying the conduit from has in stock.

I don't think I've ever even considered the brand of bending spring, I just order one along with the conduit when I need it and make sure to put it in a safe place when the job is done, that way I can guarantee I'll never find it again and have to order another one next time