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Product Specs
- Number Of Batteries:
- 0
- Product Group:
- Conduit & Raceway
- Product Type:
- Reducer
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Conduit Fittings
- Product Material:
- Malleable Iron
Thomas & Betts 1256 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Does the Thomas & Betts 1256 reducer take a 3 inch conduit down to 2-1/2 inch?
That is exactly what it does. The T&B 1256 is a 3 inch to 2-1/2 inch reducer, so it lets you land a 3 inch run into a 2-1/2 inch fitting or enclosure hub.
2) Is the 1256 reducer female on both ends?
It is a female reducer, meaning both openings are threaded internally. You thread male conduit ends or nipples into each side, rather than screwing the fitting itself into a coupling.
3) Will the T&B 1256 work with rigid metal conduit and IMC?
Yes. Both RMC and IMC use the same NPT-style threads in trade sizes, so a 3 inch to 2-1/2 inch malleable iron female reducer makes up to either. It is not a fitting for EMT, which is unthreaded and needs set-screw or compression connectors.
4) What is the Thomas & Betts 1256 reducer made of?
Malleable iron. That gives you a rigid, impact-tolerant body suited to rigid metal and IMC conduit work, and it keeps the fitting part of the metal raceway for bonding continuity when threads are made up tight.
5) Can I use a female reducer instead of a reducing bushing on a threaded hub?
They solve different problems. A female reducer like the 1256 joins two male threaded ends of different sizes, 3 inch to 2-1/2 inch here. A reducing bushing is the part you want when you need to take a female 3 inch hub down to accept a 2-1/2 inch male thread. Pick based on whether the parts you are mating are male or female.
6) Is the 1256 reducer suitable for a wet or outdoor location?
On its own, no. A threaded malleable iron reducer is not a raintight or wet-location fitting by itself. For damp or outdoor runs, the connection has to be made up with a suitable thread compound or sealant and the enclosure and conduit system rated for the location.
7) How do I identify this reducer when ordering replacements for a panel retrofit?
Order it by brand and model: Thomas & Betts 1256, the 3 inch to 2-1/2 inch malleable iron female reducer. That single number covers the size pair and the material, which is what matters when you are matching existing fittings on a gear retrofit.
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Does the Thomas & Betts 1256 come with a warranty?
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