1/2 INCH INSUL CHASE NIPPLE
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Product Specs
- Number Of Batteries:
- 0
- Product Group:
- Conduit & Raceway
- Product Type:
- Conduit Nipple
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Conduit Fittings
- Product Material:
- Steel
Thomas & Betts 1942 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is a chase nipple used for, and where does the Thomas & Betts 1942 go?
A chase nipple joins a conduit run or fitting through a sheet metal wall of a box, panel, or enclosure. The threaded body passes through the knockout and a locknut on the opposite side pulls it tight, giving you a male-threaded hub to land conduit or another fitting on. The 1942 is the 1/2 inch trade size version, made of steel, with an insulated throat so conductors pulled through it bear on plastic rather than a metal edge.
2) Do I still need a bushing or insulating liner with the 1942 nipple?
No separate insulating bushing is needed. The 1942 is the insulated-throat version, so the smooth insulating liner is already built into the nipple where the conductors pass. A plain (non-insulated) chase nipple is the one that usually gets paired with a bushing.
3) Is the Thomas & Betts 1942 steel or die cast, and can I use it where I need a metal grounding path?
The 1942 body is steel. A steel threaded nipple landed in a knockout with a locknut maintains metal-to-metal continuity between the enclosure and the fitting on the other side, which is why it is the common choice over non-metallic fittings in metallic conduit systems. The insulation is only in the throat, not between the nipple and the box.
4) Can I use a chase nipple like the 1942 instead of a conduit coupling to tie two enclosures together?
They do different jobs. A coupling joins two lengths of conduit to each other; a chase nipple carries a connection through the sheet metal wall of a box or panel. If you are bolting two enclosures back to back, the usual approach is a chase nipple through each aligned knockout joined by a close nipple or a locknut pair, not a standard coupling. For conduit-to-conduit in the middle of a run, use a coupling.
5) What is the exact part number to order for the Thomas & Betts 1/2 inch insulated chase nipple?
Thomas & Betts part number 1942. There is one configuration, so the model you specify is simply 1942 for the 1/2 inch insulated chase nipple in steel.
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