2006-10-24 12:19:16 · 3 answers · asked by CHARLESJUJ 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Is it part of a complete installation (fasstened down by clamps and with wires in it) that has gotten bent out of shape? If so unless the crushing is so extreme that the wires are in danger of being cut you can just ignore it. I don't think you can repair that.
If it is cutting into wires or if appearance is an issue you will need to pull out the wires and replace the lengths of conduit that are damaged (maybe hacksawing off the bad part and attaching replacements with couplings to the old undamaged section). Make sure there are no sharp edges at the cuts. Reinstall the original wiring since the total length will be the same.
If it is raw material you were planning to use, just junk it if it is damaged. You can't make it OK again.
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2006-10-24 12:27:08 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't repair Rigid Conduit. Once its bent or crushed, its no good. You have to replace it. Most times its easier to take the peice out and put it back in, but this means you have to disconnect your electrical wires and place them back again. This can be dangerous if you are not experienced with this type of work. Unless wires, or the inside of the conduit is exposed, leave it alone. Rigid conduit is very heavy so that it can take the abuse of being in a commerical setting. Its made to be able to take a dent or two and still be ok.
2006-10-28 14:23:05 · answer #2 · answered by jrvohio1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
turn off power
cut out bad section(s) of conduit and wire.
cut back conduit further to expose wire
install junction boxes at both ends
re-run new conduit and wire
Make conections
2006-10-24 19:26:35 · answer #3 · answered by Newtgadget www.T-C-Pro.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋