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Technical
Vocational
Education (TVE)
Electrical Installation and
Maintenance Self-Learning Module
(SLM)

Week 2
Quarter 1 – Module 2: Install Electrical
metallic conduit
(Bending electrical metallic conduit)

SELF-LEARNING MODULE

DIVISION OF GENERAL SANTOS CITY

 Subject Area – TVL Grade 10 - Electrical Installation and Maintenance
Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Quarter 1 – Module 2: Install electrical Metallic conduit
First Edition 2020

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Technical-Vocational-
Education
(TVE)
Electrical Installation and Maintenance
Quarter 1 – Module 2: Install Electrical
metallic conduit
(Bending electrical metallic conduit)

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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Technical-Vocational- Education (TVE) Grade 9 Electrical

Installation and Maintenance Self-Learning Module (SLM) on Install Electrical
Metallic Conduit!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed, and reviewed by

educators both from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher, or
facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12
Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in
schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners in guided and

independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also
aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st-century skills while taking into
consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies
that will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them
to manage their learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist
the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

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For the learner:

Welcome to the Technical-Vocational- Education (TVE) Grade 9 Electrical

Installation and Maintenance Self-Learning Module (SLM) on Install Electrical
Metallic Conduit!

The hand is one of the most symbolized parts of the human body. It is often used
to depict skill, action, and purpose. Through our hands, we may learn, create,
and accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a
learner is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant
competencies and skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in
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This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities
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Know competencies you are expected to learn
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opener, an activity, or a situation.

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and skills.

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 What’s More This comprises activities for independent
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and skills of the topic. You may check
the answers to the exercises using the
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tends to the retention of learned
concepts.

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the module.

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developing this module.

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included in the module.
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5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

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If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain a deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 What I Need to Know

This module was written to provide you further knowledge concerning

Electrical Installation and Maintenance. As you well know electricity can be
dangerous or even deadly if not handled well. Hence poor wiring and defective
electric wires can be hazardous. It may cause an electric shock or even fire. It is
imperative then that wires are protected from corrosion and that it will be organized
to prevent further problems of cable mix-up.

This lesson then will provide you the information needed to further help you
in ensuring the safety of electric wires. Here you will learn about the different types
of electrical non-metallic conduit and its purpose. Additionally, you will learn about
the different classifications of non-metallic conduit according to its capacity, sizes,
and other characteristics. You will also find learning activities supported by an
information sheet to further help you with your learning.

Lesson2: Install Electrical metallic conduit

Upon completion of this module, you are expected to:

• Identify different types of metallic conduit pipe bends.

• Draw different types of pipe Bends in electrical conduit runs.
• Enumerate common procedures in bending metallic pipes.

REMEMBER MY DEAR STUDENTS WHAT NELSON MANDELA SAID,

IT ALWAYS SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE UNTIL IT’S DONE!

CHEERS!

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 What I Know

Before we further explore the world of voltage, let us have a quick check of your prior
knowledge of the subject we are to discover.

Activity 1
Pre-Test
Directions: Read each item carefully and choose the letter of the best answer from
the choices below.
1. What kind of tool is used to bend electrical metallic tubing?
a. Hammer c. Hickey
b. Screwdrivers d. pliers

2. What kind of electrical metallic tubing is the hardest to bend?

a. EMT c. RSC
b. IMC d. IMT

3. What kind of electrical metallic tubing is the easiest to bend?

a. EMT c. RSC
b. IMC d. IMT

4. What kind of bend is used to convey a raceway from under the flooring up to a
receptacle?
a. back to back_bend c. Offset bend
b. stub up bend d. box offset

5. Which type of bend is made up of two equal degree bends that are bent in opposite
directions?
a. back to back bend c. Offset bend
b. stub up bend d. Four-point saddle

6. Which type of bend is made up of two equal-size offset bends bent in opposite
directions?
a. back to back bend c. Offset bend
b. stub up bend d. 3 point saddle

7. What is electrical conduit used for?

a. An electrical conduit is a tube used to protect and route electrical wiring in
a building or structure
b. An electrical conduit is a tube used to protect the house from any burn due
to electrical failure
c. An electrical conduit is a tube used to protect the circuit from a short
circuit or open wiring
d. An electrical conduit is a tube used to protect wiring from incorrect
installation and other wiring faults.

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8. Which of the following electrical conduits is usually used in wet area?
a. RMC c. EMT
b. IMT d. Aluminium
9. What type of bend is used to jump over small obstructions 6" or less, such as an
installed raceway that is running perpendicular to the raceway you are installing?
a. back to back bend c. Offset bend
b. stub up bend d. 3 point saddle

10. Which of the following conduits is the thickest and heaviest of all?
a. IMT c. EMT
b. EMT d. RMC

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Activity 2. Let me identify it!!!!!

Directions: Identify the different types of conduit pipe bends. Put your answer
on the space provided

1. ______________

2.______________

3. _____________

4. ______________

5. ______________

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 What’s In

Are you now ready to learn about the different types of electrical conduit
pipe bend? I’m sure that you are familiar with some types of electrical conduit
bends. But before exploring this module, let us review and answer the activity
below, to refresh your memory regarding the previous lesson.

Activity 1
Directions: Find the electrical lighting fixtures word in the puzzle. Write your
answer on the space provided below.

A S D F F N V H J M
B R A R B A H J Y T
F L U O R E S C E N
C T D R G S T Y Y V
R G E S H O H S L C
H G M R K D F Q G D
Y G F S C I S V L X
I L S A X U A G A W
L A T Q V M R F S V
X M F R R A F Y F B
Q P G A G X T H Y S
M E T A L H A L I D
A B T M B K H D G E

1._____________________________

2._____________________________
3._____________________________

4._____________________________

5._____________________________

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 What’s New
Today, you are going to:

• Identify different types of metallic conduit pipe bends.

• Draw different types of pipe Bends in electrical conduit runs.
• Enumerate common procedures in bending metallic pipes.

What’s New

Activity 2

A. Draw at least five different types of electrical conduit bends. Write your answer
on the box provided
1. Four-point saddle 2. Three-point saddle

3. Offset bend 4. Back to back bend

5. A stub up bend

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B. Enumerate common procedures in bending 3-piont saddle

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 What is It

BENDING CONDUIT / TUBING USING HAND BENDERS

The ability to bend conduit and tubing is a requirement for all electricians.
This file will guide the beginner thru the five main bends that are used by way
of electricians. The electrician has to use caution when bending raceways to
make certain that it maintains its spherical structure during the bent component of
the
raceway, to in stopping “jamming” when pulling the wires into it

1.

EMT is very convenient to bend by using the hand. It is a thin-walled

galvanized metallic tubing that is used commonly for indoor construction. EMT
benders are sweep benders or one-sweep, one-piece benders. They have curved that
the raceway follows as the electrician bends the raceway. The raceway fits into a
curved track or slot in the EMT bender which prevents the raceway from spreading
out as it is bent. This continues the raceway round in the bend and
also prevents it from kinking.

2.

Rigid and IMC conduits are the hardest raceways to bend due to the fact they have
thicker and tougher walls. ½” and ¾” rigid or IMC can be bent with the use of a
hickey (or segment bender). A hickey bender is used to bend conduits in small
bends with quick segments, for instance, to bend a 90° bend with this type of
bender you would bend 9 every 10° bends with quick gaps in between them.

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Another way to bend inflexible or IMC conduit by hand is to use a full sweep
bender for inflexible or use an EMT bender. To use an EMT bender, the electrician
would use a ¾” EMT bender for ½” rigid or IMC, and for ¾" rigid or IMC, he would
use a 1” EMT bender. The hickey bender is solely used for Rigid or IMC. It
would usually kink EMT tubing (except for very small bends) Large sizes of
raceways can be bent with hydraulic benders or with mechanical benders, such as
Chicago benders, that incorporate a ratcheting action.

The EMT bender has diploma marks on it for making precise 10°, 22 1/2°, 30°,
45° and 60° bends. There is not a 90° mark on the bender. This bend is made by
bending the raceway until it appears like the raceway is bent to 90°. This will get
easier with experience. The EMT bender additionally has several marks that are
used to line up various types of bends. These are the arrow, the celebrity, and the
teardrop. The teardrop (or the rim mark) is used for the center bend on 3-factor
saddles. The star is used on the back to back_bends. The arrow is used for all
other bends protected in this manual.

3.

Some of the phrases used when bending raceways are defined as follows: “Back to
Back bend” - a 90° bend positioned a brief distance away from a box,
raceway fitting, or some other bend in the raceway. "Box offset bend" - An offset
bend that lifts the raceway to the peak of the opening of the container so that the
raceway enters the box in a straight direction alternately of at a slight angle.

"Chicago Bender" - A ratcheting bender for a larger raceway that usually is on

wheels. “Concentric bend” - more than one 90°
bends around a nook jogging parallel to each other, that all have
the identical centre. “Dog Leg” - A mistake in bending when two bends in a raceway
do not line up with every other. “Foot” - The phase on the bender that the
electrician puts stress on with his foot to hold the raceway in the curved song of
the bender. “Gain” - The distance a raceway will shorten when it bends in a
curve around a 90° nook as a substitute of going all the way to the corner. The can
be calculated by taking 43% of the radius of the bend. See the desk at the lower
back of this hand out. “Jamming” - A hassle that happens when pulling
wires around bends that have misplaced their round shape. This happens when
three equal measurement wires are pulled into the raceway and the ratio of the

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diameter of one wire to the raceway’s inner diameter is between 1.8 and 3.2. The
wires will lay facet through aspect inside the bend and then get caught when the
raceway returns to its round shape. “Kick” - A bend in the
raceway, commonly much less than a 45° angle that modifies the course of the run.
“Kink” - The location along a raceway folded instead than
bent easily whilst bending the raceway, generally from terrible foot pressure. “Offset
bend” - Two equal but opposite bends in a raceway that permit the run
to alternate to some other plane. “One Shot bender” - a bender that makes
a whole bend in one step (not in segments).“Rise” - The distance that a raceway will
offset or stub up. "Run" - A term used for a complete route of raceway or cable
between two points, normally between bins and/or panels. “Segment bend” -
A giant bend shaped through a collection of smaller bends. “Sled-Runner” - A
90° phase bend made with a hickey bender that is now not made up of equal
smaller bends. “Springback” - The amount a raceway will straighten out after
the stress of bending is released. "Stub-up bend" - A 90° bend in a raceway that is
positioned very near the top of the raceway. The first kind of bend is the stub up
the bend. A stub up bend is used to convey a raceway from under the flooring up to
a receptacle field or into a panel or wire way. It is usually between 12” and 24”
high. Most of the time on different kinds of bends, we can mark
the precise distance we prefer for a bend directly on the raceway and locate the
bender on one of the marks and bend it. But, because the stub up bend is
so close to the end of the raceway, the bender needs to be placed on the backside of
the mark that is made on the raceway. The electrician will need to deduct 5” or 6”
from the peak to compensate for bending in the "wrong" direction. Deduct 5” for ½”
EMT tubing. Deduct 6” for ¾” EMT tubing, etc.

A stub up bend

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The next type of bend is the back to back bend. A back to back to back bend is any
bend that wishes a 90° bend located a predetermined distance away. This
is possibly the most common kind of bend. A mark is made on the raceway at
the specific distance that is wanted for the 90° bend.

The third type of bend is the offset bend. This bend is made up of two equal degree
bends that are bent in opposite directions. This bend can be used when the run of
the raceway is changing elevations. Both marks are placed on the raceway before
any bending takes place. A box offset is a small offset bend (usually two 10° bends)
that is used to lift a raceway from the surface up to the height of the knockout of
the box it is entering. This allows the connector to enter the box on a straight angle

Offset bend A box offset

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The fourth type of bend you will bend is the 3 point saddle. This bend is used to
jump over small obstructions 6” or less, such as an installed raceway that is
running perpendicular to the raceway you are installing. This bend is made by
bending the middle bend twice the degree of the other two bends. All three marks
are placed on the raceway before any bending takes place.
3 point saddle

The last type of bend described in this manual is the four-point saddle. This bend
is made up of two equal-size offset bends bent in opposite directions. This bend is
used to jump over larger blockages than a 3 point saddle can handle. All four
marks are placed on the raceway before any bending takes place.

Four-point saddle

How to bend Stub Up Bends 1. Determine the height of the offset. 21 ½” For
example le: This stub up bend will stop at a height of 21 ½”

21 ½

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2. Subtract 5" from the height for ½" EMT or 6" from the height for ¾" EMT. Using
½" EMT, for example, 21½" - 5" = 16 ½" 3. Mark the tubing at the calculated
distance and bend the tubing on the arrow and then bend the tubing up to a 90°
angle using plenty of foot pressure as follows

3. Mark the tubing at the calculated distance and bend the tubing on the arrow
and then bend the tubing up to a 90° angle using plenty of foot pressure as follows

This should result in a stub up bend 21 ½” high. This bend is made on the
opposite side of the mark from the measured end of the tubing. Stub up bends are
usually short 90° bends. Because the bend is near the end of the raceway, it is not
practical to bend the raceway on the same side of the mark as the end of the
raceway. If we had placed the mark at exactly 21 ½” from the end, the result would
be a stub up bend 26 ½” high. Therefore, we deleted 5” from the height on the ½”
EMT tubing.

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How to bend Back to Back Bends

1. Determine the distance from the backside of one end of the ½" raceway to the
backside of the other end. For example this back to back_bend will be 62" wide

2. Mark the raceway at the calculated distance and then place the raceway on the
star and then bend the raceway up to a 90° angle using plenty of foot pressure as
follows:

This should result in a back to back bend 62" wide. This bend is made on the star
and in the direction of the measured end of the raceway. Because there was room
to bend the raceway on that side of the mark, the bend could be placed on the star.
For "short" back to backbends, you can subtract 5" from the distance, mark the
raceway and then bend the raceway on the arrow in the other direction from what
is shown above. For instance for a 36" back to backbend on ½" raceway:

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How to bend Offset Bends

1. Determine the height of the offset and the distance from the end of the raceway.

For example, this offset is 36" from the end of the raceway and 6" high

2. Determine the angle that will be used for the offset bends. Calculate the
distance between bends and the shrinkage amount. Use the "offset bend" table. In
this example, we will use 30°angles, so the distance between bends is 12" and the
shrinkage amount is 1 ½"

3. Place the first mark on the raceway a distance of 36” plus the shrinkage amount
of 1 ½”. This will be 37 ½” away from the end of the conduit

4. Place the second mark 12" back from the first mark. Be sure to mark around the
raceway when placing marks on the raceway. Bend at the first mark placed on the
raceway on the arrow in the direction shown to a 30° bend.

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5. Leave the bender on the raceway and pick up both the raceway and the bender
and stand the bender handle on the floor as shown. Then slide the bender back to
the second mark and roll the raceway 180° and place the bender's arrow on the
second mark

6. Now place your hand and armpit on the raceway and bend another 30° angle on
the raceway at the arrow. This should give you a 6” offset 36” away from the end of
the raceway.

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 What’s More
Now let us see how much you have learned from our discussion.

Activity 4 Show it!!!!!

Directions: List down the steps on how to bend offset. Write your answer on the
space provided below.

1.

2.

3.

4.

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5.

6.

What I Have Learned

It is now time, to sum up, what you have learned from our lesson, by
answering this short knowledge check.

Activity 5
Directions: Now that you have learned a lot from this module, let us summarize
our lesson by answering the following questions. Write your answer on the space
provided

1. Why do we need to bend the electrical conduit pipe?

2. List down the Common tools used in bending electrical conduit pipe

1. 2.

3.

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. What I Can Do

Ok Guys! It is now time to show what you have learned. Let us apply what we
have learned in real situations. Let’s answer the following questions below. Write
your answer inside the box.

1. Have you experienced a bending electrical pipe? If yes, what are the common
bends you have to perform in your house or your workplace?

2. In our modern days, What are the different tools used to bend electrical
conduits?

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 Assessment
It’s Time! It’s now time to assess how you have enriched our lesson.

Activity 6
Directions: Read each item carefully and encircle the letter of the best
answer from the choices given.

1. Which type of bend is made up of two equal degree bends that are bent in
opposite directions?
a. back to back bend c. Offset bend
b. stub up bend d. Four-point saddle

2. Which type of bend is made up of two equal-size offset bends bent in

opposite directions?
a. back to back bend c. Offset bend
b. stub up bend d. 3 point saddle

3. Which of the following electrical conduits is commonly used in wet area?

a. RMC c. EMT
b. IMT d. Aluminium

4. What type of bend is used to jump over small obstructions 6" or less,
such as an installed raceway that is running perpendicular to the raceway
you are installing
a. back to backbend c. Offset bend
b. stub up bend d. 3 point saddle

5. Which of the following conduits is the thickest and heaviest of all?

a. RSC c. EMT
b. Aluminium d. RMC

6. What kind of tool is used to bend electrical metallic tubing?

a. Hammer c. Hickey
b. Screwdrivers d. pliers

7. What kind of electrical metallic tubing is the hardest to bend?

a. EMT c. RSC
b. IMC d. IMT

8. What kind of electrical metallic tubing is the easiest to bend?

a. EMT c. RSC
b. IMC d. IMT

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9. What kind of bend is used to convey a raceway from under
the flooring up to a receptacle?
a. back to back bend c. Offset bend
b. stub up bend d. box offset
10. Which type of bend is made up of two equal degree bends that are bent
in opposite directions?
a. back to back bend c. Offset bend
b. stub up bend d. Four-point saddle

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Activity 7: Fill in the box!!

Directions: List down the different types of conduit bends. Write your answer on
the box provided.

1. ____________________

2. ____________________

3. ____________________

4. ____________________

5. ____________________

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 Answer Key

Activity 4

1. Determine the height of the offset and

the distance from the end of the
raceway.

2. Determine the angle that will be used

for the offset bends. Calculate the
distance between bends and the
shrinkage amount. Use the "offset bend"
table. In this example, we will use
30°angles, so the distance between
bends is 12" and the shrinkage amount is
1 ½"

3. Place the first mark on the raceway a

Activity 2 distance of 36” plus the shrinkage
amount of 1 ½”. This will be 37 ½” away
1. Stub up bend from the end of the
2. Back to back bend
3. Offset bend 4. Place the second mark 12" back from
4. Three-point saddle bend the first Mark. Be sure to mark around
5. Four-point saddle bend the raceway when placing marks on the
raceway. Bend at the first mark placed on
Activity 3. the raceway on the arrow in the direction
shown to a 30° bend.

5. Leave the bender on the raceway and

pick up both the raceway and the bender
1.
and stand the bender handle on the floor
as shown. Then slide the bender back to
the second mark and roll the raceway
2. 180° and place the bender's arrow on the
second mark
3.
6. Now place your hand and armpit on
the raceway and bend another 30° angle
4. on the raceway at the arrow. This should
give you a 6” offset 36” away from the
end of the raceway.
5.

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Publishing:1999
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 DISCLAIMER
This Self-learning Module (SLM) was developed by DepEd – Division of General
Santos City with the primary objective of preparing for and addressing the new
normal. Contents of this module were based on DepEd’s Most Essential Learning
Competencies (MELC). This is a supplementary material to be used by all learners
in General Santos City in all public schools beginning SY 2020-2021. The process
of LR development was observed in the production of this module. This is version
1.0. We highly encourage feedback, comments, and recommendations.

For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:

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