Key Advice For Contractors Using Electric Conduit Benders


Some conduits are so thick and strong that the only way you can bend them at certain angles is if you use a conduit bender. This tool saves you from exerting a lot of energy and makes conduit bending safer as a whole. If you plan on using an electric model in particular, remember these tips.

Rent Different Models Before Buying

There are a lot of different electric conduit benders you can use that vary in size, features, and materials. If you're not really sure which specific model to invest in, what you can do is rent a couple of different options from a provider. You'll get to work with different conduit benders in real time, seeing how much power they can produce and the convenience they bring to conduit bending. Then once you find a model that meets all of your expectations, you can buy the same model from a supplier once you have enough saved up.

Review Bender's Specific Tolerances

Every electric conduit bender is going to have specific tolerances as far as the amount of force it can provide, the elements it can be around, and the thickness of conduits it can support. For this reason, make sure you find out these exact tolerances before using this machinery. You can go through the conduit bender's manual and see how this machinery is supposed to be used exactly. Then you'll have enough insights to set up conduits properly in the bender and get optimal bending activity each time.

Look for a Bender With User-Friendly Conduit Setup

If you have a lot of conduits to bend for various electrical projects, what you need to do is get an electric conduit bender with a user-friendly material setup. Then you won't have to spend a bunch of time or waste energy getting conduits positioned in the bender.

The simpler this conduit machine is, the easier it will be to load conduits before bending takes place. Also, look for assistive markers that show exactly what angle you're bending the conduit at. These are just some design elements that will help simplify the material setup prior to bending. 

If you're looking to bend conduits for electrical projects, you can use an electric conduit bender and immediately have access to convenient bending experiences. Make sure to take the time to research the bender marketplace until you line up a model that gives you nothing but confidence and control. 

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I decided to start a blog to keep me busy during downtime. I've had experience with building and I feel it is my duty to pass on my knowledge to help new contractors out there struggling to make ends meet. I want to start with a very important lesson I learned: always go for good quality construction equipment over items with prices that seem too good to be true. I have made this mistake more than once. I have had budget equipment break down in the middle of a job that ended up costing me more time and money than I thought I had even saved on the equipment in the first place. Check back often to see new tips I post!

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