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Carlon ENT Flexible Raceway Reducer - Blue Thermoplastic Conduit Fitting

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Model: A273DE

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Carlon ENT Flexible Raceway Reducer - Blue Thermoplastic Conduit Fitting

Professional ENT Conduit System Component

The Carlon ENT Flexible Raceway Reducer delivers reliable conduit size transitions for professional electrical installations. This blue thermoplastic fitting provides secure connections between different ENT conduit sizes, ensuring code-compliant raceway systems with dependable performance in residential and commercial applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • ENT Flexible Raceway Design: Engineered specifically for ENT conduit systems, providing secure size transitions that maintain raceway integrity and code compliance.
  • Thermoplastic Construction: Durable thermoplastic material offers excellent resistance to environmental factors and long-term reliability in electrical installations.
  • Blue Color Coding: Professional blue finish provides easy identification and maintains consistent system appearance throughout the installation.
  • Tube Reducer Function: Enables smooth transitions between different conduit sizes while maintaining proper conductor protection and system continuity.
  • USA Manufacturing: Manufactured in the United States to ensure consistent quality standards and reliable supply chain support.
  • Electrical Department Grade: Professional-grade fitting designed to meet the demanding requirements of electrical contractors and installers.

Technical Specifications

  • Brand Label: Carlon
  • Country Of Origin: United States (US)
  • Department: Electrical
  • Effective Date: 20080116
  • Idea Granular Category Code Igcc: 6083 >> Tube reducer
  • Product Material: Thermoplastic
  • Product Name: PLASTIC FITTING FOR CONDUIT
  • Product Type: ENT Flexible Raceway

Professional Applications

  • Residential Electrical Systems
  • Commercial Building Installations
  • Industrial Facility Wiring
  • Conduit System Transitions
  • Electrical Contractor Projects
  • Code-Compliant Raceway Systems

Why Choose Carlon Quality?

Carlon delivers proven reliability in electrical conduit systems with thermoplastic construction that ensures long-lasting performance. Made in the USA, this ENT flexible raceway reducer meets professional standards for electrical installations, providing contractors and installers with dependable components for code-compliant raceway systems.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Brand Label:
Carlon
Country Of Origin:
United States (US)
Department:
Electrical
Effective Date:
20080116
Idea Granular Category Code Igcc :
6083 >> Tube reducer
Product Material:
Thermoplastic
Product Name:
PLASTIC FITTING FOR CONDUIT
Product Type:
ENT Adapters
Product Group:
ENT

Carlon A273DE – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What size transitions does the Carlon A273 ENT reducer come in?
Two reductions are offered: 3/4 inch down to 1/2 inch (part A273DE) and 1 inch down to 3/4 inch (part A273EF). Both step one ENT trade size down to the next size below it, so if you need to jump two sizes you'll have to stack reducers or change your run design.
2) Can I use a Carlon A273 reducer to connect ENT to rigid PVC conduit or EMT?
No. The A273 is an ENT flexible raceway fitting, made to join one ENT trade size to another within the same corrugated tubing system. For a transition from ENT to rigid PVC or to EMT you need a dedicated ENT-to-conduit adapter or coupling, not this reducer.
3) Which Carlon reducer do I order to drop a 1 inch ENT home run down to 3/4 inch?
Order the A273EF. It takes 1 inch ENT down to 3/4 inch. If you're going the other direction on the run, from 3/4 inch to 1/2 inch, that's the A273DE instead. Ordering by the letter suffix is safer than ordering by description, since both are catalogued under the same A273 base number.
4) What material is the Carlon A273 ENT reducer made from, and will it hold up in a commercial building?
It's molded thermoplastic, the same family of material as the ENT tubing itself, so the fitting expands and behaves like the raceway it joins rather than fighting it. Nonmetallic means no corrosion and no separate bonding path through the fitting, which is normal for an ENT system where the equipment grounding conductor is pulled in the raceway.
5) Is the Carlon A273 ENT reducer made in the USA?
Yes, the A273 series reducers are manufactured in the United States. That matters on public work and institutional jobs where domestic sourcing is a bid condition, and it's worth noting on the submittal along with the Carlon brand label.
6) Why is the Carlon ENT reducer blue?
Blue is the standard identifying color for ENT (electrical nonmetallic tubing) in the field, which is why the A273 reducer is molded in blue thermoplastic. It keeps the fitting visually consistent with the ENT runs it's installed in, so an inspector or the next electrician can tell at a glance which raceway system they are looking at.
7) Do I need glue or cement to install a Carlon ENT reducer?
ENT fittings are made for the corrugated tubing to seat into the socket; whether a given joint is solvent welded or push-in depends on the fitting style, and that detail isn't something to assume from the reducer's size marking alone. What the A273 does settle is the transition itself, joining a larger ENT trade size to the next smaller one in a single piece so you aren't improvising with tape or oversized couplings.
How fast can I get the Carlon A273DE delivered?
Most orders ship the same day from our distribution partners, with quick delivery throughout the continental U.S. Need it urgently? Contact Us for expedited shipping options.
Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the Carlon A273DE come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Carlon A273DE is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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