Question regarding information on conduit-bending in uk

[Gary Wynder]

Hi guys,
I wanted to ask if anyone here knows of any online resources (to which they could post any links here) where any of us could find some helpful and detailed information (in terms of drawings/diagrams/formulae) and explanations about PIPE BENDING in the UK electrical industry? In particular, any "how-to's" regarding how to bend and set 20 and 25mm Conduit, when using a standard pipe-bending machine.

The reason I ask is because, years ago I used to know some stuff about how to do all this, but over the years have completely forgotten most of it now and would like to re-learn how to do it again so that the knowledge can be made fresh and practicably useable in my mind again on any future jobs!
(You'd be surprised how many guys I've worked with in this industry who flat out just don't know how to do pipe-bending at all, let alone how to do it properly and right, or they don't know the formulas to do things like sets and 90's and double sets, and saddles, etc!)
Sure would be appreciated if anyone can point me to any good information online anywhere about this!

 

[malcolmsanford]

There is a post on the forum about 7-10 days ago that some of the lads posted pdf files of just what your looking for. Just search using keywords "conduit, bending" and I'm sure you'll find it.

 

[RWJ]

Was it this post http://www.electriciansforums.net/electrical-forum-general-electrical-forum/32615-tray-trunking-conduit-steel.html ???

 

[johnboy6083]

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very good guide above.

I didnt write it, but i use the same techniques and its very good. The one using a level is difficult IMo, but you might find it works for you.

Most of conduit is about getting a feel for it. dont forget to allow for bushes ect. i usually take off 20mm to allow for this

good luck