RE: [CH] Looking for a "Sparky"
Richard W. Stevens (richstev@erols.com)
Sun, 13 Aug 2000 01:45:12 -0400
EMT benders aren't designed for making large radius curves. You'd probably
have better luck building a wooden form and bending the conduit to that.
You could fasten one end to the form and put a piece of half inch rebar in
the other end for more leverage. You might have to clamp the tubing to the
form in stages to get a smooth arc.
:{ Rich in Va.
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Might try threading 3/8" or 1/2" rebar (steel rod for concrete) through the
pvc. Cheaper and easier than emt. Or use some other reinforcing material.
Could also use 1" schedule 80 or even sch 160 instead of 3/4" sch 80.
btw, you can get emt benders at electrical supply or possibly discount
houses like Home Depot. Should get a tubing cutter too. Hack saws get old
real fast with emt.
You also might consider doing something other than a hoop. Like
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|__| Use a 45deg angle at the top. Just some thoughts.
Riley