steel conduit

[garlicbread]

This might sound stupid so im looking for the preferred method. I only really know one way of doing this and it doesn't always look great because its not one uncut piece of conduit, but when running a set of any sort into an accessary that is already fixed and in place, im wondering what the best method is.

would you just add a length of conduit to the accessary then add a coupler, then connect your set, whats the preferred method, can you do this method without any thread showing at one side of the coupler and how do you get both sides tight? ive heard of nipples being used but never seen one used so not sure how or where these would be used?

 

[holmslaw]

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[sparkwright]

The usual method in adding conduit to something already fixed that's going to be very awkward is a running coupler.

This means threading the end of the new piece a bit longer than usual. The thread will need to be the length of a coupler and a lock ring. Fit a lock ring and then the coupler on this piece of conduit, offer up to the other threaded end, then tighten the lot up.

Doesn't look great, but perfectly acceptable, and in many cases about the only practical way of doing the job.

EDITED SLIGHTLY FOR MISTAKE.