There are 3 metre lengths here:CEF here only sell in the correct length of 3.75m.
https://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/products/1360368-20mm-pre-galvanised-steel-conduit-3m-length
There are 3 metre lengths here:CEF here only sell in the correct length of 3.75m.
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No problem with it being cut - only opposed to it being sold in an incorrect length.I bet the leprechauns are not banned from using a hacksaw, or do they design all plumbing to be exact multiples of 12 foot 3 inches
I'm rather intrigued and astonished by this seemingly bizarre discussion - what is the basis for there being a single 'correct' length in which to manufacture and supply this product?No problem with it being cut - only opposed to it being sold in an incorrect length.
I am surprised to learn that (apparently) not all PVC conduit comes with "one end expanded to fit over the next length avoiding the need for find grey couplers.", as it does here - in 4 M and 6 m lengths!Schneider Electric Mureva PVC Rigid IRL Conduit Grey 20mm 2m
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/conduit/4892370/
This has ( I believe ) one end expanded to fit over the next length avoiding the need for find grey couplers.
Of course not. PVC conduit is 3m. I specifically stated steel, and indeed during Apprenticeships you are taught the correct length for steel conduit.Does your PVC tube come in 3.75m lengths?
As I have said, that appears to be a totally bizarre concept!Of course not. PVC conduit is 3m. I specifically stated steel, and indeed during Apprenticeships you are taught the correct length for steel conduit.
Quite so!...and if you get a satisfactory answer - why was it decided, 3.75m? ... Only since metrication, or was it 12 feet before which does not exactly convert to 3.75m? ... Or was it 12' 3.6378" or is it now actually 3.6576m. and no one has noticed?
As has been said, there is nothing 'round' about it in Imperial measurements. A 'bundle' of 8 x 3.75m lengths would, indeed, be 30m in total (as would a bundle of 10 x 3m lengths), but that equates to 98.5 feet, not 100 feet.In the days of conduit, it was sold in a "Bundle" of 8 lengths as Risteard says, 3.75metres
A bundle was 100 foot or now 30 metres
I had a 3.8m bespoke pipe rack made for this purpose.In the days of conduit, it was sold in a "Bundle" of 8 lengths as Risteard says, 3.75metres
A bundle was 100 foot or now 30 metres
It seemed to be an industry standard I assume to make it easier to work out how much needed on a project, Im quessing the longer length was also chosen to cut down on wastage as youd get more sections from a length and not so many short offcuts.
Firms i worked for it was an important point when buying a van that you could get a "bundle" or at least a length inside uncut
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