From the multiplier chart below, we can see that the multiplier for a 30º bend is exactly 2. That's why many electricians will bend nothing except 30º offsets; the math needed is simple and easy. This practice also result… See more

A last word on multipliers: When bending large conduit, an angle finder is generally used to measure the precise angle being bent as the angle marks used on a hand bender are not stamped onto benders for large cond… See more

The actual bending process begins with measurements. The distance that the conduit run needs to move must be measured as closely as possible. 1. A good way to do this is by temporarily laying a conduit wh… See more

Most offset bends are made "in the air." This means the bender is used upside down with the handle on the ground and the bending foot in the air. 1. Insert the conduit into the bender with the 38" mark positioned … See more

In the example above, the offset was built to angle the conduit run straight up, but what if we needed to not only go up, but to one side as well? It is possible to build two complete offset bends, one after the other, but this als… See more