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How would you guys to bend pvc conduit 20mm&25mm with spring to create 3 saddle bend or four saddle bend? Not like a simple 90 degree bends. Is there any formula or tricks or any steps you guys would do? Because I used the app to calculate the distance to bend but end up too close each bend and impossible with my knee. I think the app I use if for bend EMT with bender. So any recommendations? Thanks
 
To do a three saddle bend on condiut is to have a spring a hair drier to warm it up and bend it. the trick is to work out the distance for the object that is under the conduit to bend over it.
 
To do a three saddle bend on condiut is to have a spring a hair drier to warm it up and bend it. the trick is to work out the distance for the object that is under the conduit to bend over it.
Thanks for ur reply I’ve try not to use a heat source because I’ll be just carrying an extra tool with me. So what about 4 saddle bend?
 
youse can warm itby vigorous rubbing with a cloth. friction makes heatso warms the conduit. don't use your lady's knickers. might get a static shock as well as a punch in the mouth.
 
I have always used my hands to make sets on pvc conduit, try friction on the pipe other than heat,because you will get ripples from the spring on the tube and it will look pants.
 
So I’m assuming best way to make 4 saddle bend without any extra tools would be draw a template on the ground and try to bend? I’ve practised but only problem is the bends are more than 45 degrees. Because I can’t force much with my arms.
 
The app is based on American bending and they have quite a science to there bending including pythagoras and shrinkage.

look for U.K guides much simpler.

without a spring it will flatten.
 
I was on a job recently and the original sparks had used pre made pvc conduit offsets...
Not sure on the cost but surprised we don't see more of them this day and age.
I like a bit of conduit myself. Uses the brain and something different.
As for the Americans. They also like ready. Made formers/presses... Put your conduit in(Steel) pull lever and outcomes a formed offset bend etc depending on the former inside.
 

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