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Identify EMT Conduit Connector Types

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Pops Teaches Son a Tip about EMT Connectors, and How to Save Money in Electrical, Thoughts? #emt

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What happens here

The video opens with a master electrician dad asking his son if he knows the difference between the various electrical conduit connectors he holds. He then presents two primary types of EMT conduit connectors: a 'Steel Connector' and a 'Die Cast Aluminum Connector'. Both are common in electrical installations.

Goal: Distinguish between steel and die-cast aluminum EMT conduit connectors.

Tools and materials

  • Die Cast Aluminum EMT Conduit Connector — Connecting EMT conduit to electrical boxes or enclosures
  • Electrical Box — Demonstrating where the connectors are used
  • Steel EMT Conduit Connector — Connecting EMT conduit to electrical boxes or enclosures

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So, let me show you this. Do you know the difference between these connectors in this box? Um no, what's the difference? Well, we have a steel connector and we have die-cast aluminum connector. So, these are both rated indoor EMT connectors. Okay. One is made of steel, the other one is die-cast aluminum. Oh, wow. Big difference. This [music] is Bridgeport die-cast aluminum and this is steel. Believe it or not, there were times when steel connectors were 10

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