TVL-EIM 12

4th Quarter
LAS 1

Development and Quality Assurance Team

Developer: Jose P. Calipayan, Jr.

Evaluator: Elnie Anthony P. Barcena
Richard C. Intano
Kenny John C. Grustan
Learning Area Supervisor: Elnie Anthony P. Barcena

Illustration Credits:
Title Page Art: Marieto Cleben V. Lozada
Title Page Graphics: Bryan L. Arreo
Visual Cues Art: Ivin Mae M. Ambos
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 Competency: Install non-metallic conduit (PVC) (TVL_IAEI11ET-IIIc-2)

Objectives: At the end of the week, you shall have

o identified types of bends of non-metallic conduit (PVC);
o applied the process of bending and cutting of non-metallic conduit
(PVC); and
o demonstrated appreciation on the importance of bending and cutting in
the installation of non-metallic conduit.

Learner’s Tasks

Bend and Cut of Non-metallic Conduits (PVC)

Cut
The conduit is cut with a hacksaw or pipe cutter. For easy and safe way of
cutting, a bench vise is recommended so that the pipe can be held firmly while
it is being cut.

Cutting pipe using hacksaw, pipe cutter, power saw, etc.

Bend
The code requires a maximum of four adapter bends (360 degrees) for
every one run of tubing. Non-metallic tubing like PVC can be bend using hickey
after applied enough amount of heat using heat gun on the surface to be bend.

Types of bends

The following illustrations show the different kinds of bends used in the
installation of non-metallic conduit.

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 Elbow bend 90o
it is a 90o bend that
is used for changing
the direction of the
conduit in 90o angle
Offset bend 30o Saddle bend
It is used for changing It is a combination of two
directions of the conduit offset bends used to avoid
under 30o obstructions. It is obstructions.
commonly used bend in
connecting conduit to
junction/utility boxes in flat
surface.

Procedure in Bending PVC Pipes

90 degree bend
1. Prepare the necessary tools, materials and equipment.
2. Wear appropriate PPE.
3. Draw a right-angle bend on the floor using try square.
4. Draw an arc near the corner.
5. Mark the center of the location of the bend.
6. Gradually apply heat around the marked surface of the PVC using Heat Gun or
Blow Torch.
7. Insert the heated portion of the PVC into the Hickey/bender where the center of
the bend is to be made.
8. Bend the PVC gradually to form a 90 o bend. Check the desired shape by
placing the conduit on the lay-out which can be seen in step 3.
9. Apply the wet rag/cloth to the heated surface to keep the desired bend.
10. Observe good housekeeping.
11. Let your trainer/teacher check your work.

Offset Bend
1. Prepare the necessary tools, materials and equipment.
2. Wear appropriate PPE.
3. Measure the elevated box where the bend is to be fitted.
4. Draw the depth of elevation on the floor. This will make two lines.
5. Mark off 100mm from the end of the pipe.
6. Put another 200mm from your first marker.
7. Gradually apply heat around the marked surface of the PVC using Heat Gun or
Blow Torch.
8. Insert the hickey on the second marker and bend gradually with a backward
stroke to follow its depth.

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 9. Move the hickey on the first marker and bend gradually with a forward stroke to
follow its height.
10. Remove the hickey.
11. Apply the wet rag/cloth to the heated surface to keep the desired bend.
12. Observe good housekeeping.
13. Let your trainer/teacher check your work.

Activity 1.

Identify the following types of bends. Write your answer on the separate sheet of paper.

1.

2.

3.

Activity 2.

Identify the most appropriate procedure you can apply in the given situation.

1. Mr. J is preparing the necessary tools, materials and equipment for bending a 90o
bend of non-metallic conduit. Considering that he is wearing already his PPE,
what’s the next thing that he will do to complete the process in bending the 90o
bend of PVC?

Activity 3.
Express your thoughts about the question below. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. Why do we need to follow the procedures in bending and cutting in the

installation of non-metallic conduit (PVC).

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 Formative Test

Answer the following questions:

1. Which of the following cutting tool is appropriate in cutting non-metallic
conduit?
A. Hack Saw B. Knife C. Power saw D. PVC pipe cutter

2. Which of the following bend is appropriate in changing the direction of the

conduit in a 90o position?
A. Corner bend B. Elbow bend C. Offset bend D. Saddle bend

3. What bending procedure will you do after you gradually apply heat around the
marked surface of the PVC using Heat Gun or Blow Torch?
A. Remove the hickey.
B. Apply the wet rag/cloth to the heated surface to keep the desired bend.
C. Move the hickey on the first marker and bend gradually with a forward stroke
to follow its height.
D. Insert the hickey on the second marker and bend gradually with a backward
stroke to follow its depth

4. What bending procedure will you do after you measure the elevated box where
the bend is to be fitted?
A. Put another 200mm from your first marker.
B. Mark off 100mm from the end of the pipe.
C. Draw the depth of elevation on the floor. This will make two lines.
D. Gradually apply heat around the marked surface of the PVC using Heat Gun
or Blow Torch.

5. The following are part of bending procedure in bending offset bend, EXCEPT;
A. Put another 200mm from your first marker
B. Mark off 100mm from the end of the pipe.
C. Draw a right-angle bend on the floor using try square.
D. Measure the elevated box where the bend is to be fitted.

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 Answer Key

Activity 1.

1. Elbow bend
2. Offset bend
3. Saddle bend
Activity 2.
Mr. J will do the following:
1. Draw a right-angle bend on the floor using try square.
2. Draw an arc near the corner.
3. Mark the center of the location of the bend.
4. Gradually apply heat around the marked surface of the PVC using Heat Gun or Blow Torch.
5. Insert the heated portion of the PVC into the Hickey/bender where the center of the bend is to be made.
6. Bend the PVC gradually to form a 90o bend. Check the desired shape by placing the conduit on the lay-out
which can be seen in step 3.
7. Apply the wet rag/cloth to the heated surface to keep the desired bend.
8. Observe good housekeeping.
9. Let your trainer/teacher check your work.

Activity 3.

1. To have a firm bend of non-metallic conduit.

2. It ensures safety in bending the non-metallic conduit.
3. It ensures that bends are strictly followed and will avoid kinks or damage to the conduit.

(note: answers may vary)

References

Efren F. Azares, and Cirilo B. Recana, 1999 Practical Electricity III; Adriana Publishing.

Ulysses B. Balana, Electricity III: BEC Based.

Online Resource:
https://inspectapedia.com/electric/Electrical-Conduit-Bending-Tools.php

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