The steps to making a three bend saddle are:
Measure the height of the object to be saddled.Measure the distance from the end of the conduit to be bent to the center of the object to saddle.Place mark on conduit at distance to center of object.Add 3/16″ to the distance for each inch of saddle required.
What is the stub for a 3/4 EMT?
Consider making a 14” stub, using a 3/4” EMT conduit. Step 1. The IDEAL bender indicates stubs 6” to ↑.
What is 4 point saddle bend?
In its simplest form, a 4 point saddle is nothing more nor less than two offset bends a short distance apart. Normally used to cross larger obstructions than the 3 point saddle, they have a definite place on the job site. For saddles greater than about 3″, a 4 point saddle is probably the way to go.
What is the multiplier for a 3 bend saddle?
Multiply the adjusted obstruction height by 2.5 for the placement of the outside bends. To determine how far out each outside bend mark should be from the center line, take the adjusted obstruction height and multiply it by 2.5.
What is the minimum bending radius for 3 rigid conduit?
Flexible conduits such as flexible metal conduits and nonmetallic conduits have similar rules for minimum bend radii. Bends must be made so that the minimum radius rules are followed, i.e., four inches for 1/2-inch conduit, 4 1/2-inches for 3/4-inch conduit, etc.
How do you measure conduit bends?
Measure from the end of the conduit and make a mark at 7 inches to indicate the start of the bend. Slip the end of the conduit into the bender so the 7-inch mark is aligned with the arrow. This 7 inches, plus the “Stubs 5 to arrow” will give you the total horizontal run of 12 inches, including the bend.
