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Product Specs
- Number Of Batteries:
- 0
- Product Group:
- Conduit & Raceway
- Product Type:
- Conduit Body - Series A - Rigid/IMC
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Conduit Bodies & Covers
- Product Material:
- Aluminum Die Cast
Thomas & Betts AC-5 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What conduit size does the Thomas & Betts AC-5 conduit body take?
The AC-5 is a 1-1/2 inch conduit body with threaded hubs, so it takes 1-1/2 inch trade size rigid or IMC conduit threaded to NPT. It will not accept 1-1/4 or 2 inch runs; those need the matching size body in the series.
2) Can I use the AC-5 conduit body on EMT?
No. The AC-5 is a threaded body built for rigid and IMC conduit, which carry cut NPT threads. EMT is unthreaded and needs a set-screw or compression type body instead, or an EMT-to-rigid adapter ahead of the fitting.
3) Is the Thomas & Betts AC-5 body steel or aluminum?
Die cast aluminum. That keeps the weight down on an overhead 1-1/2 inch run and gives it corrosion resistance for damp and outdoor locations, but it is not the choice where a job spec calls specifically for malleable iron or where it would sit against dissimilar metals or in a corrosive chemical environment.
4) What do I order with a 1-1/2 inch conduit body to close it up?
Plan on a cover and gasket sized for a 1-1/2 inch Series A body. Conduit bodies of this type are closed with a separate cover plate (blank or with a gasket for wet locations) held by the cover screws, so confirm you have the matching 1-1/2 inch cover on the order before the crew gets to the wall.
5) Where is a conduit body like this used instead of a junction box?
A conduit body is used mid-run where you need to change direction or pull wire in a 1-1/2 inch rigid or IMC run without setting a full box. Pop the cover, pull the conductors through, and close it back up. It is a pull and access point, not an enclosure for splices in every case, so if your design needs splices or device mounting, size a box with the required volume instead.
6) What is the exact part number to specify for a 1-1/2 inch Thomas & Betts threaded conduit body?
Specify Thomas & Betts AC-5. That is the manufacturer part number for the 1-1/2 inch threaded rigid/IMC Series A body in die cast aluminum. For distributors matching a submittal, the brand and AC-5 together are enough to pin the item.
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Does the Thomas & Betts AC-5 come with a warranty?
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