Steel Conduit Bending Writen guide.

[Bender]

Looking for writen guide to bending Conduit.
All conduit bending guidance seems to be done through word of mouth.
Looking for a writen guide even if ancient
There must be something writen down with guidelines, angles etc. There seem to be US guides but nothing for the UK.
Thanks.

 

[Bender]

Having a go is fine but as you can see from Sinta upload there are specified measurements and angles for Doubles and Saddles etc.

So if anyone can point be in the direction of a copy of these JIB/CITB books for apprentices that would be most helpful.

 

[Bender]

Having a go is fine but as you can see from Sinta upload there are specified measurements and angles for Doubles and Saddles etc.

So if anyone can point be in the direction of a copy of these JIB/CITB books for apprentices that would be most helpful.

 

[Squid]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Electricians-Guide-Conduit-Bending-No-Dog/dp/9998210143

Ugly's Conduit Bending, 2017 Edition - https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9781284119442?gC=5a105e8b&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpsLkBRDpARIsAKoYI8wt83mF5Qa_11Elsn0TdHy050jR-WuIXZfcSsRGUr8gWfb0M1bCWhIaAm80EALw_wcB

Just did a quick Google for the above, not sure if they are of any use.......

To be honest I have never ever seen or used a book to help me bend conduit as I learnt everything "on the job" as an apprentice, may have done a bit when at college but to be honest I can't remember.

 

[Bender]

See first post

 

[Squid]

See first post

Now where's that lump of 32mm............... filled with lead.

 

[Anthony S]

Get on site and learn how to form, set and bend tube, you won't learn it on a forum or in a book, but if you really want the books do a proper apprenticeship with a JIB company. To many people trying to enter this game through the back door and don't want to work for apprentice money and put the learning first. That's why the game is in such a mess if the truth be known.

 

[Bender]

I feel this should be as available as the On site guide or Regs a bit more precise angles etc and a little less guess work.

 

[Anthony S]

I know, must have lost his tape measure, ;o)))))

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Must of posted because they are proud of it.

 

[Bender]

After a closer look at some of the American guides there is some useful stuff on angles etc that can be used

I wonder if one of those US benders would bend UK conduit looks interesting.

Anyone got any ideas of methods used in Europe or other parts of the world?

 

[Bobster]

I wonder if one of those US benders would bend UK conduit looks interesting.

They do but not very well, as they're imperial sized so tight bends become a bit deformed.

There conduit "tube" also has thinner walls than ours so it's easier to bend.

A hilmor is far easier.

 

[Bender]

Quite interesting how different it is.

I suspect India and Australia are the same as the UK
but haven't been able to find any info on what method is common in Europe.

 

[Bobster]

Quite interesting how different it is.

I suspect India and Australia are the same as the UK
but haven't been able to find any info on what method is common in Europe.

From what I have seen, they don't use much of it.

Or at least not in the factories I have worked in.

If they do use it, it's a multi core cable not singles run inside. Then for corners it's just free air until the next straight length.

 

[ipf]

Nobody ever used a bending block? I must admit, though, for ages now, I've used a Hilmour.
I've certainly never done any reading on it though, just practice and experience.

 

[Bobster]

Nobody ever used a bending block? I must admit, though, for ages now, I've used a Hilmour.
I've certainly never done any reading on it though, just practice and experience.

I've used a home made bending block out of a plank of wood and a couple of drilled holes.

I was an apprentice at the time, was only shown out of my own interest. The site was fortunate to have Hilmors so that's what I was taught predominantly to use.

 

[l4urence]

This whole thread made me chuckle - very funny toward the end. It is a tough subject and appears to be very experience oriented. I would advise the OP to get one, some conduit and play around.