What is a no-Dog level used for?
The No-Dog is a handy tool for electricians that eliminates “dog-legs” in offsets and saddles. It is precision tooled from lightweight, durable aluminum. Measuring 1/2″ by 1″ by 2″, it is useful as a spacer with multiple runs of conduit.
How do you use Klein no-Dog level?
Using the No-Dog
- Position conduit in bender.
- Attach No-Dog to conduit at either end as shown below.
- Adjust bender pressure on conduit so conduit is snug yet loose enough to be turned with a pair of channelloks, pipe wrench or chain wrench.
- Turn conduit until No-Dog shows level.
- Bend conduit to desired angle.
Who invented the no-Dog?
Ron Aubrey
Remembering Ron Aubrey Ron invented the No-Dog in 1987 to help electricians make accurate offset bends in metal conduit. He shifted from working as a journeyman wireman to manufacturing and selling this tool full time, and this business has supported his family for nearly three decades.
What angle of bend is typically used in order to determine the radius adjustment?
The offset will be pre-positioned using the radius adjustment so that it clears the obstruction. This offset should use either 45° or 30° bends.
What’s a torpedo level?
A torpedo level is a type of spirit level that is an essential tool for any professional working in tight spaces. The body of the level is made of either metal or plastic and contains two or three tube vials. These tubes, or vials, contain yellowish-green additives and are used to determine the surface level.
How do you level conduit bending?
Just install the Cliffhanger into the end of the conduit, tighten the screw and twist the conduit until the bubble is level. Make your first bend, release bender, and find your next mark. Rotate conduit until Cliffhanger bubble is level at 180 degrees or 90 degrees and make your next bend.
What is the screw on a torpedo level for?
The thumb screw attaches level to conduit to measure angles while bending. Large top-view vial windows are easy to ready from a variety of angles. High-visibility orange makes this level easy to find on the job site.
What is a dog leg in conduit?
Top Definition. a conduit that is bent for an offset but its crooked.
What is the maximum number of 90 bends permitted in a run of Raceway?
National Electrical Code or NEC limits the total number of bends in one continuous run to 360 degrees or four 90 degree bends. It specifically states, “There shall not be more than the equivalent of four quarter bends (360 degrees total) between pull points, for example, conduit bodies and boxes.”