PVC Conduit Question

[RDB85]

I’m looking to buy some PVC Conduit for some security lights rather than clip the cable. We don’t use it in work. But I know I need 20mm conduit but would I be okay using 20mm inspection elbows? I assume they just fit inside?

 

[Pete999]

I’m looking to buy some PVC Conduit for some security lights rather than clip the cable. We don’t use it in work. But I know I need 20mm conduit but would I be okay using 20mm inspection elbows? I assume they just fit inside?

No the tube fits inside the fittings and Don't forget to use the adhesive!!!!!

 

[RDB85]

No the tube fits inside the fittings and Don't forget to use the adhesive!!!!!

I’ve been given a length of 20mm PVC so I would need 25mm fittings.

 

[stitch]

No, you would use 20mm fittings such as these.

20mm Pvc Conduit & Fittings - White

 

[Mike Johnson]

Beat me to it, but only just.

 

[Pete999]

I’ve been given a length of 20mm PVC so I would need 25mm fittings.

No, 20mm fittings are designed, for 20mm conduit, you may need a bending spring as well as a tube cutter if you are doing a lot of tube work, although a Junior Hacksaw will do the job just as well, although a cutter makes a better job of cutting use Heavy duty tube it's easier to bend and work with. In my considerable experience. Light duty tube tends to kink when bending,

 

[RDB85]

No, you would use 20mm fittings such as these.

20mm Pvc Conduit & Fittings - White

Okay that’s what I’ve got. 20mm fixings, inspection bends and elbows. Looks like I will need some adhesive.

 

[westward10]

I would avoid manufactured bends and elbows they look terrible in any instance. Get a bending spring and use sets wherever possible and use BESA boxes as opposed to the fittings you suggest.

 

[Pete999]

Okay that’s what I’ve got. 20mm fixings, inspection bends and elbows. Looks like I will need some adhesive.

Yep and saddles, box lids and screws and if outside some waterproof gaskets,

 

[Mike Johnson]

The inspection bends do not allow a cable draw tape to push around the bend without taking off the face plate or perseverance, better to use a slow bend or as suggested above a bending spring to get a slow change of direction.

 

[Vortigern]

Yes and black conduit for outside. Plus if it's a long run, expansion coupler.

 

[westward10]

Steel saddles to comply with current standards.

 

[Pete999]

Yep and saddles, box lids and screws and if outside some waterproof gaskets,

What they said as well above, can't remember everything can I?

 

[Mike Johnson]

Twelve answers in 22mins is that a record?

 

[Pete999]

Twelve answers in 22mins is that a record?

Hope the poster is all clued up now good luck Matey.