A conduit bender is a hand-held tool that allows users to easily reshape EMT conduit. Conduit is inserted into the bender's head and, following the specialized guides, the user will step on the foot pedal or use their hands to bend the metal pipe at whatever angle they need. This rule, found throughout multiple NEC articles (for instance, Article 358. 26 for PVC), specifies that the total angle of all bends between any two pull points—such as junction boxes, conduit bodies, or cabinets— must not exceed 360 degrees. Common angle marks include the 10°, 22. 5°, 30°, 45°, and 60°. This mark will usually list a number (like 6 inches (15 cm)) to use for the bender. Want to learn how to bend EMT conduit like a Master Electrician? In this video, I'll walk you through how to bend a perfect 90-degree bend and a clean box offset using simple tools and techniques. Whether you're an apprentice or a DIYer, this step-by-step tutorial will make it easy to follow. Everything in one place: conduit types and properties, heat bending temperatures for PVC, EMT and rigid bending techniques, NEC minimum bend radius tables, bending formulas with multipliers, offset and saddle calculations, and a live bend allowance calculator. Standard stub-up or back-to-back bend.
