Conduit bender question

[seagull369]

Hope you guys don't mind the noobie question, but I was wondering if a bender is rated for one size in EMT/thinwall conduit, does that automatically mean it can do rigid/IMC-type in the the next smaller size down? I've noticed some benders say they work for both (3/4" EMT 1/2" rigid, for example), while others seem to mention just one or the other.

 

[Speedy Petey]

Typically, yes, they do work that way.

 

[Gooch]

Typically, yes, they do work that way.

agreed, until you get to the 1.25" foot benders, not all are rated for 1" RMC, I have never seen a 3/4 or 1" not rated for smaller ridged.

Be warned the take-ups are less accurate with RMC on an EMT bender.

 

[seagull369]

Thanks for the replies, guys!

 

[Charles (in GA)]

I've seen both steel and aluminum conduit benders. If I wanted to bend rigid I would consider using a steel one. Probably would take some effort to bend it and I would not trust the aluminum ones to do this.

Charles