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Manually Bend the Heated PVC Conduit

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Using Just a Heat Gun and a Slinky to Bend 3” PVC Conduit, Would you do this? #electrician

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What happens here

Once the PVC is heated to the desired pliability, quickly and carefully remove the heat source. Immediately position the softened section of the PVC over a sturdy fulcrum, such as the edge of a workbench or a specialized bending form. Apply firm, steady, and controlled pressure to manually bend the PVC to the desired angle. The internal bending spring will help maintain the pipe's internal diameter and prevent kinking. The 'Dad' in the video demonstrates bending a 3-inch Schedule 40 PVC conduit into a smooth 45-degree angle. Work efficiently, as the PVC will begin to cool and harden as soon as the heat source is removed.

Goal: Form the pliable PVC conduit into the desired angle without kinking or distorting its shape.

Tools and materials

  • Gloves — To protect hands from the hot pipe while bending
  • Internal Bending Spring — To provide internal support and prevent kinking during the bending process
  • PVC Conduit — The material being shaped into a bend
  • Workbench/Pipe Supports — To act as a stable fulcrum or bending point

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>> Yeah. With that? >> Yep. >> Wo. Let's see how we can bend up this pipe. Push up. >> Wo. >> It's amazing. It says you can use your knees. >> No way. What the How's that even possible? No way. That slinky did that. That's amazing. That's a 45 right there. >> We wanted a 45 right there. That's pretty cool. Look at this thing. We won't have to use any fittings at all.

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