Bending conduit

[stenz]

So I am going to be adding a few outlets in my garage and therefore I need to run conduit.

I have never done it before but have access to the tools needed.

Anyone have any advice for bending conduit to a outbox and making 90 degree turns?

Thanks

[gnihcraes]

run pvc unless you're really stuck on doing the metal conduit. my 2 cents.

[BPTactical]

Pay a Sparky to do the bends, you have to calculate set back and offset and unless you do it frequently, it is a pain.

[stenz]

Just read this.... http://service.kleintools.com/instru...enderGuide.pdf

Doesn't seem that difficult. I'll practice a a few pieces of conduit first. I really like the look of metal so I think I'm gonna give it a shot.

[def90]

Just read this.... http://service.kleintools.com/instru...enderGuide.pdf

Doesn't seem that difficult. I'll practice a a few pieces of conduit first. I really like the look of metal so I think I'm gonna give it a shot.

yes, having bent plenty of conduit, it's fairly easy if you follow the formulas that exist. this is one situation where reading the user guide makes a world of difference.

[SideShow Bob]

Just remember that garage circuits need to be ground fault interrupter circuits, unless they are dedicated circuits for equipment.

[stenz]

Just remember that garage circuits need to be ground fault interrupter circuits, unless they are dedicated circuits for equipment.

Can you explain further? I simple wall outlet wont work?

[SideShow Bob]

Can you explain further? I simple wall outlet wont work?

All garage outlets either need to be on GFI circuit breakers or slaved from a master GFI outlet(s)

[stenz]

Gottcha. That " ground fault interrupter circuits" didnt click. The main one will be a GFI outlet for sure.

[stenz]

On a side note... what gauge wire should I run?