Conduit Installation

Overview

Three lessons designed for the training of electricians as well as for the multi-craft training needs of process and manufacturing facilities. This course provides instructions and interactions concerning general conduit bending and installation, in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC). This course defines a conduit system, lists general specifications for use of types of conduit, and introduces the major components or materials of a basic conduit system. This course also demonstrates and provides instruction on general methods and practices for cutting, cleaning, bending and installing conduit.

Objective

• Define conduit and types and explain how conduit trade size is measured.
• Read and use a conduit fill chart.
• Determine the uses for types of conduit.
• Identify boxes and their purpose and explain how boxes are sized.
• Identify fittings and their uses.
• Explain the purpose of Ells and T-conduits.
• Explain the methods for cutting and threading conduit.
• Explain the methods and reasons for cleaning conduit.
• Identify benders and their uses.
• Define the common markings of a hand bender.
• Measure for and make a 90 degree bend.
• Identify an offset bend and its uses; Make an offset bend using an offset chart.
• Identify a saddle bend and its uses; Make and use a three and four bend saddle.