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EMT Bending Guide: Take-Up and Gain for 1/2, 3/4 and 1 in Benders, 90s, Offsets, Saddles, Kicks, Multiplier Table and the NEC 358.26 Bend Limit

The numbers a hand bender needs: take-up and gain by bender size, the offset multiplier and shrink table, three- and four-point saddle math, back-to-back and kick bends, the 360 degree rule between pull points, and the mistakes that put a bend in the wrong place.

Conduit Fill Chart: Maximum THHN/THWN Conductors in EMT, Rigid and PVC by Trade Size, NEC Chapter 9 Tables 1, 4 and 5

How many THHN conductors fit in each size of EMT, rigid metal conduit and Schedule 40 PVC at the 40 percent NEC fill limit, the rules for one and two conductors, the nipple exception, and how to calculate fill for mixed sizes.

EMT Compression vs Set-Screw Fittings: NEC 358, Raintight Ratings and Where Each One Passes Inspection

Set-screw fittings are cheaper and faster, compression fittings are wet-location rated. NEC 358, UL 514B and the difference between raintight and concrete-tight, with a fitting-by-location table.

The 2026 Catalog Library: Five Free Engineering Catalogs for Electrical, Raceway & Hardware Buyers

Download all five 2026 Conversions Tech catalogs free: Electrical Hardware (CT-26), Wire Mesh Cable Tray (CT-27), Soft-Close Hinges (CT-28), Gas Springs (CT-29), and the new Conduit, Fittings & Support Systems (CT-30) with technical line drawings and 250+ orderable SKUs.

EMT Conduit Fittings: Complete Sizing & Selection Guide for Electricians (2026)

EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing) is the most widely installed raceway in commercial and residential construction. Cho...

EMT vs Rigid vs IMC Conduit: Complete Comparison for Electricians (2026)

EMT, rigid (RMC), and IMC each have distinct strengths and NEC requirements. This guide covers when to use each base...

EMT Conduit Fittings: Complete Sizing & Selection Guide for Electricians (2026)

EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing) is the most widely installed raceway in commercial and residential construction. Cho...
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