Conduit ideas.

[gerry.slater65@]

Hello all.
Doing a favour for a mate. He wants an "industrial" look his new wiring. He wants metal conduit and chunky surface fittings on bare brick walls.
I can't remember the last time that I installed metal conduit.
I haven't got a bender and no taps and die's.
He doesn't mind if it all goes at right angles from box to box.
Is there an easier way or product that I can use without threading everything?
I would appreciate any ideas or advice on this.
As it is a favour, I would like to get it done as quicky as is possible.

Many thanks in advance.

Gerry

 

[loop3]

Boxes everyywhere will look - I been warned for swearing - no so good. Perfect chance to practice. Hire the gear.

 

[loop3]

Galv conduit on brick looks good! I've done some in warehouse to studio converts, and seen heaps in the states. Stylish.

 

[telectrix]

which planet is your mate from? if he insists, you can get push fit boxes for galv. conduit.

 

[danf1966]

CEF will hire you the tools. love metal conduit jobs

 

[ashrow]

They used to do a "knock on" couplers and box for conduits. i have used them in the past
I used them where they cut a lift in through a concrete floor and cut through around 6 conduits which were the earthing for the circuits

Ask your supplier or try google

 

[SYKRAPS]

Use plastic and spray it may be an option, not aware of any but it would not surprise me if you can actually but it in a silver finish

 

[Silly Sausage]

Gerry, advertise for an experienced conduit fitter and you do the wiring.
You (and the customer) will get a good job done & you can look & learn. Win all round!

 

[bigspark17]

i dont know what sort of finish it would give but im with SYKRAPS.. sounds ull b more comfartable with plastic cond then spray it..

 

[gerry.slater65@]

His choice.

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America.

 

[Silly Sausage]

Sprayed PVC would look sh!t. Especially when it starts getting worn.

I've yet to find a decent silver spray.

 

[gerry.slater65@]

A very good idea. Thanks

 

[MDJ]

Will the conduit be the earth though? he may need it threaded and done properly, time to buy a bender and some stocks and dies.

 

[Silly Sausage]

I'll do it for £15 an hour, plus lodgings.
I could do with some practice!

 

[gerry.slater65@]

I'll do it for £15 an hour, plus lodgings.
I could do with some practice!

Cheers I'll let you know haha

 

[gerry.slater65@]

Will the conduit be the earth though? he may need it threaded and done properly, time to buy a bender and some stocks and dies.

No and not cost effective for him or me.

 

[Silly Sausage]

Serious note...
There was a thread free, totally earth continuous, push fit, secured with grub screws, metal conduit system mentioned on here once.
Haven't a clue where though.

 

[danf1966]

conduit acting as cpc or not , still must have continuity to earth.

 

[ashrow]

The push fit and grub screw and also the knock on fixtures all comply
I love working with/on conduit when price/client allows (it is like MICC a skill needed to be learnt)

 

[Guest55]

CEF will hire you the tools. love metal conduit jobs

interesting...
do you know if they hire out crimp sets for 95 / 120 lugs ?
need a set for next weekend