Conduit offsets
Offset spacing equals the rise multiplied by the bend-angle multiplier. Common multipliers are approximately 6.0 for 10°, 2.6 for 22.5°, 2.0 for 30°, 1.414 for 45°, and 1.155 for 60°.
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Offset spacing equals the rise multiplied by the bend-angle multiplier. Common multipliers are approximately 6.0 for 10°, 2.6 for 22.5°, 2.0 for 30°, 1.414 for 45°, and 1.155 for 60°.
When an offset moves both vertically and sideways, first find the true offset using the two legs as a right triangle. Multiply that true offset by the selected bend multiplier.
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Final work must account for the adopted code edition, local amendments, permits, listings, manufacturer instructions, environment, and inspection requirements.
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