TVL-EIM 12

4TH Quarter
LAS 2

Development and Quality Assurance Team

Developer: Jose P. Calipayan, Jr.

Evaluator: Elnie Anthony P. Barcena
Kenny John C. Grustan
Richard C. Intano
Illustrator: Jose P. Calipayan, Jr.
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-IIIb-2)

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

o defined and identified non-metallic fittings and accessories;
o discussed the function of fittings and accessories; and
o appreciated the importance of the use of fittings and accessories in the
installation of non-metallic conduit.

Learner’s Tasks

Non-metallic Fittings and Accessories

Conduit Fittings

Conduit fittings are available in a huge variety of sizes, shapes and materials, and
they are normally used for connecting runs of conduit together, and for connecting
conduit ends to boxes, enclosures or electrical devices. Fittings are needed to connect
conduits to boxes or enclosures of different sizes and when the direction of most metallic
conduits has to be changed. There are also straps and clamps, which are used to provide
additional support to conduits and to keep them secured. You may need to use special
types of fittings if a conduit run is likely to be exposed to moisture, vapors, or hazardous
conditions.

Types of Fittings

Section 110-3 of the NEC requires all the components to be listed and labelled, so
all listed parts meet certain construction and performance requirements. However, the
Code does not specify the material used for the fittings, of which there are several. This
will be determined by availability, design considerations or personal preference. If you’re
unsure about how the conditions will affect the fittings, you can contact a manufacturer
with details of your application, consult a local distributor, or get an engineering
recommendation.

Conduit fittings can be listed as follows, based on the function they serve and how
they are installed:

Types Function
Conduit Bodies These are tubular units with openings at
each end for admitting conduits, and
providing access to the wires. There are
quite a few designs and you’ll find
conduit bodies that connect two
conduits in a straight line, create 90°

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 bends and join two different types or sizes
of conduit
Bends To save time, equipment and labor costs,
you can tackle changes in the direction
of a conduit with pre-fabricated bends.
Commonly called ‘factory bends’ or
‘elbows’, they are available in a variety of
lengths and curvatures, and according to
NEC requirements, you can bend certain
tubings by hand, using a mechanical
bender, or a hydraulic bender for larger
ones.
Coupling Conduit couplings are essential for almost
any coupling system, for securely linking
together lengths of conduit and
attaching site-fabricated bends. Even
though PVC conduits with a belled side
can be linked without couplings, they
would still be needed for sections where
the conduit has been cut to size.
Drains In areas where the temperature varies
significantly, or the conduit runs from a
warm area to a cooler one, moisture in
the air starts condensing. To prevent drips
and water-logging in the conduit runs,
install drains at the lowest points of each
run that might be affected, or at locations
where water might get trapped and
accumulate.
Bushings and Locknuts A bushing is installed on the inside of the
box opening and threaded into the
conduit end, separating the conductors
from the edges of both the opening and
the conduit end. Locknuts are threaded
on the inside, with teeth on one surface or
both, which grip the surface. They
installed on both sides of the opening to
ensure that both the conduit and bushing
are held firmly in place. If the locknut has
teeth on only one side, that side should
face the box.

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 Unions are very useful in the areas where space
is constrained and couplings are difficult
to install and at some point get
damaged,

Nipples and Hubs Nipples can save time and money when
a conduit is needed between enclosures
that are placed closed to each other, or
for short runs where field-threading the
ends of a conduit is difficult

Reducers and Reducing Washers A reducer is a special kind of combination

coupling that allows you to connect
raceways of one trade size to larger or
smaller ones.

Straps and Clamps Long runs of conduit and tubing require

additional support to keep them from
sagging or breaking under their own
weight. Straps are used to mount the
conduit to ceilings or walls using a screws
or bolts. To fasten conduit runs to fixed
structures, like beams, hangers or unistrut
channels, the conduit is supported using
clamps.

Activity 1
Direction:
Name and define the pictures of non-metallic fittings. Write your answer in
your activity notebook.

1. 2. 3.

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Activity 2

Based on your reading yesterday, discuss the functions of the following conduit fittings.
Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Reducers
2. Coupling
3. Clamps

Activity 3

Give at least 3 importance of using conduit fitting in the installation of non-metallic

conduits
1.

2.

3.

Formative Test

Answer the following questions. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which of the conduit fittings is used to fasten conduit runs or to fixed structures,
like beams and hangers?
A. Clamps B. Conduit bodies C. Couplings D. Straps

2. It is a special kind of combination coupling that allows you to connect

raceways of one trade size to larger or smaller ones.
A. Adapter B. Connectors C. Couplings d. Reducer
3. What conduit fittings are very useful in the areas where space is constrained
and couplings are difficult to install and at some point get damaged?
A. Adapter B. Connectors C. Couplings D. Unions

4. Which type of fittings is used to change direction?

A. Adapter B. couplings C. Connectors D. Unions

5. Why do bends are used to tackle changes in the direction of a conduit

with pre-fabricated bends?
A. To secure the wirings
B. To make it more attractive and simple
C. To save time, equipment and labor costs.
D. To save money, labor material, and labor cost

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 Answer Key

Activity 1.

1. Couplings are essential for almost any coupling system, for securely linking together lengths of conduit and
attaching site-fabricated bends.
2. Conduit bodies are tubular units with openings at each end for admitting conduits, and providing access to the
wires.
3. Elbow bend is used for changing the direction of the conduit in a 90o angle.

Activity 2.

1. A reducer is a special kind of combination coupling that allows you to connect raceways of one trade size to
larger or smaller ones.
2. Couplings are essential for almost any coupling system, for securely linking together lengths of conduit and
attaching site-fabricated bends.
3. Clamps are very essential in supporting conduits like fasten conduit runs to fixed structures, like beams, hangers
or unistrut channels.

Activity 3.

1. It supports the conduit by fastening it using clamps

2. It securely links other lengths of conduits by using couplings
3. The direction of the conduit can easily be change by using the bends like elbow bend and offset bend
(note: there are many importance of conduit fittings in the installation of non-metallic conduit. Functions of different
types of conduit fittings can be considered as importance to the installation of non-metallic conduit.)

References

Online Resource:
https://www.bptfittings.com/store/emt-conduit-fittings.html
https://www.mcmaster.com/nonmetallic-conduit-fittings/

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