conduit saddle question

[ChrisElectrical88]

Exactly as stated above, distance saddles are the norm. Very rarely see spacer saddles used with Galv conduit.

See galv spacer saddles used more with white plastic conduit more than anything

 

[westward10]

Get nice metal enamel white ones now.

 

[h901]

Thanks for the replies. So if one was to use hospital saddles how would they mount the boxes, or are they left unsecured?

 

[7029 dave]

I only used them if the spec wanted it.Just pull a set to make up to the conduit/accessories.

 

[h901]

I only used them if the spec wanted it.Just pull a set to make up to the conduit/accessories.

Sorry mate but what is a set?

 

[7029 dave]

Sorry mate but what is a set?

Hi, pulling a set in conduit is 90% bend, double set , over saddle etc, any form of shape you pull on the former is know as a set. H ave you done much conduit.?

 

[h901]

Hi, pulling a set in conduit is 90% bend, double set , over saddle etc, any form of shape you pull on the former is know as a set. H ave you done much conduit.?

Cheers, I've done a little bit, just starting using steel conduit not too long ago. Most of the runs were straight but have done a few bends (since I got a bending machine)

Apologies for not understanding but how does a relate to the way a besa box is mounted. Thanks

 

[7029 dave]

Cheers, I've done a little bit, just starting using steel conduit not too long ago. Most of the runs were straight but have done a few bends (since I got a bending machine)

Apologies for not understanding but how does a relate to the way a besa box is mounted. Thanks

Looked at your earlier post, if using hospital saddles, just set to suit the besa box, so they are flush, no need to pack them out, you say you have a vice/bending let that do the work.

 

[h901]

Looked at your earlier post, if using hospital saddles, just set to suit the besa box, so they are flush, no need to pack them out, you say you have a vice/bending let that do the work.

Oh ok got it now. Thanks.

If for some reason I wanted to pack them out what would I use (sorry for asking dumb questions lol)

 

[7029 dave]

Oh ok got it now. Thanks.

If for some reason I wanted to pack them out what would I use (sorry for asking dumb questions lol)

I would do as just explained, set the conduit to boxes.

 

[h901]

I would do as just explained, set the conduit to boxes.

Cheers

 

[westward10]

Avoid using BESA boxes, bend the conduit instead of using an angle box. I think if you need them you could probably get away without a set to the tube if you use distance saddles, hospital saddles however will give more of a gap to the wall.

 

[h901]

Avoid using BESA boxes, bend the conduit instead of using an angle box. I think if you need them you could probably get away without a set to the tube if you use distance saddles, hospital saddles however will give more of a gap to the wall.

Thanks bud

 

[Risteard]

Exactly as stated above, distance saddles are the norm. Very rarely see spacer saddles used with Galv conduit.

See galv spacer saddles used more with white plastic conduit more than anything

Not sure I'd agree. Spacer bar saddles are pretty much always used with galv here.

 

[davesparks]

Exactly as stated above, distance saddles are the norm. Very rarely see spacer saddles used with Galv conduit.

See galv spacer saddles used more with white plastic conduit more than anything

Not around here they're not, the majority of steel conduit installs I see are with spacer bar saddles.

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

Not around here they're not, the majority of steel conduit installs I see are with spacer bar saddles.

It must be preferences in certain areas, I very rarely see a Galv conduit installation with spacer bar saddles and I have never installed a spacer bar on galv conduit in my life. Both looks as neat as each other I guess, just preference I suppose.

 

[danzor]

We use hospital saddles, client wants all boxes floating, so saddles are fixed close to boxes etc.. all for cleaning and it's stainless gear

 

[Phil Thompson]

Same as @Risteard always used spacer bar saddles, even in college during my first years training and for the AM1.