Irwin Hilmor Pipe Benders Advice.

[RDB85]

I’m looking at purchasing a pipe bender, I’ve seen this on eBay: irwin hilmor t620100j | eBay - https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F163536049675

Would it be okay? It doesn’t appear to have the vice. But I’m sure one can be bought online? Or would you leave it and get another one?

 

[ferg]

It also has the 15, 22 and 28mm formers

 

[Corbs]

its the plumbers version so you would need to buy the sparky formers eg 20,25,32 etc

 

[casperLennon]

Price up the individual bits to complete it and compare it to a brand new one.

 

[The Ghost]

I think I would go for the EL instead of the CM version as that is made for steel galv. Good price though. The roller part on the steel version is hour glass shaped as opposed to cylindrical as in that one.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

You’d need the conduit formers and probably a handle with wheel.

 

[RDB85]

Okay thanks. I will leave it then as I was going to put a bid on it but to buy the formers, guides and the vice is really expensive.

So what version would I need the EL25?

 

[The Ghost]

Yes the EL25 but search for Hilmor conduit bender. I have two of them I am thinking of selling one but I am a long way from Liverpool. You can find them on ebay for about £275 refurbished and more importanly, delivered.

 

[RDB85]

Yes the EL25 but search for Hilmor conduit bender. I have two of them I am thinking of selling one but I am a long way from Liverpool. You can find them on ebay for about £275 refurbished and more importanly, delivered.

There is two in Machine Mart:

Irwin Hilmor EL25 Portable Electricians Stand Bender - Machine Mart - Machine Mart - https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/irwin-hilmor-el25-portable-electricians-stand/?da=1&TC=GS-051210700&gclid=CjwKCAiAqaTjBRAdEiwAOdx9xl8ge9zHrKKQNFzQUSmv9kjWX8UCirksBoa6z4YAP_K-crV3qMitHhoCTasQAvD_BwE

Irwin Hilmor CM35 Portable Plumbers Stand Bender - Machine Mart - Machine Mart - https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/irwin-hilmor-cm35-portable-plumbers-stand-bend/

I will have a look on eBay. But as they are quite heavy postage is always quite high.

 

[The Ghost]

Still cheaper than that. Postage is around £28 which still is cheaper

 

[casperLennon]

I got one for £90 last week. New vice jaws and in decent nick. Just needs painting.

 

[RDB85]

Still cheaper than that. Postage is around £28 which still is cheaper

It is I will have a look on eBay and a number or different websites. What’s the difference between the two on machine mart?

 

[The Ghost]

HILMOR PIPE BENDER | eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HILMOR-PIPE-BENDER/173788896970?hash=item2876a01eca:g:GO8AAOSwrfRcWEHU:rk:18f:0

 

[The Ghost]

CM is the plumbers as it says and EL Electrician?

 

[telectrix]

plumbers model should be WP.

 

[RDB85]

I will keep an eye out for one either brand new or used.

 

[telectrix]

here. coat od hammerite good as new.
Hilmor EL25 conduit pipe bender 20mm & 25mm formers tube vice. | eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hilmor-EL25-conduit-pipe-bender-20mm-25mm-formers-tube-vice/312475849604?hash=item48c1031384:g:MAMAAOSwCqZcZW~5:rk:2f:1&frcectupt=true

 

[The Ghost]

Hilmor pipe bender, said I'd post a pic when I painted it so...... - https://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/threads/hilmor-pipe-bender-said-id-post-a-pic-when-i-painted-it-so.121612/
Yeh I bought one for £20 and the thread shows what it became under my loving care.
This thread is what it was so it shows you not to be worried about the condition and there is someone on ebay that supplies at a reasonable cost all the parts.
Hilmor pipe bender it's mine all mine! - https://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/threads/hilmor-pipe-bender-its-mine-all-mine.121513/

 

[The Ghost]

That is curious the links for ebay don't work and they have a smiley in the middle of them. Don't know where the smiley came from? Maybe forum mods could explain?

 

[RDB85]

The original one I posted went for £75. Which is a great price shame it wasn’t the EL version. I’ve watched a few of the ones that have been posted so hopefully I can get a bargain.

 

[solarsavings]

Some say these were the UK manufacturers of Hilmor benders.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

These green ones are a bit cheaper:
Conduit Bender | ElectricalDirect - https://www.electricaldirect.co.uk/product/conduit-bender-851378

 

[RDB85]

Might put a bid on this: Used HILMOR EL25 SHORTIE Pipe Conduit Pipe Bender Stand with Vice Clamp | eBay - https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F183688345022

Anything I need that’s not listed?

 

[telectrix]

Might put a bid on this: Used HILMOR EL25 SHORTIE Pipe Conduit Pipe Bender Stand with Vice Clamp | eBay - https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F183688345022

Anything I need that’s not listed?

looks good to me. just buy a tin of smooth hammerite cover up that banana colour.the shorty is a good unit, not too heavy to carry.

 

[7029 dave]

Not much good without the vice.

 

[casperLennon]

The vice is there

 

[Rpa07]

Might put a bid on this: Used HILMOR EL25 SHORTIE Pipe Conduit Pipe Bender Stand with Vice Clamp | eBay - https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F183688345022

Anything I need that’s not listed?

It hasn’t got a pipe (tube) stop which will cost £27.30 as you’ll not find a second hand one. I was gutted having to spend £27.30 on a cast piece of aluminium but without it - you’ll not bend a tune! or a tube.

 

[RDB85]

It hasn’t got a pipe (tube) stop which will cost £27.30 as you’ll not find a second hand one. I was gutted having to spend £27.30 on a cast piece of aluminium but without it - you’ll not bend a tune! or a tube.

Thanks I’ve seen some parts on here: Spare Parts for Hilmor EL25 Electric Conduit Bending Machine - Edwardes - https://www.edwardes.co.uk/en/categories/conduit-bender-spares-for-deg---hilmor

 

[RDB85]

Found a used one here if that’s correct: Tube stop | eBay - https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F233135927288

 

[Deleted member 26818]

I slowly assembled mine from various sites I’ve worked on.
The stop was the first thing I obtained.

 

[Rpa07]

Found a used one here if that’s correct: Tube stop | eBay - https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F233135927288

That’s the one, grab it if you win the auction. And don’t lose it on site OR let Spin anywhere near it!

I slowly assembled mine from various sites I’ve worked on.
The stop was the first thing I obtained.

Spin, I thought more of you! How big was your bag when you were ‘taking’ the frame off site!

 

[Deleted member 26818]

It’s surprising just how much you can fit into those Stanley Fat Max rucksacks.

 

[RDB85]

Didn’t win it. I will just have to keep an eye out or get a new one.