Kraloy LB15 1-1/2" PVC Type LB Access Fitting with Cover and Gasket
The Kraloy LB15 1-1/2" PVC Type LB Access Fitting is a rigid non-metallic conduit body designed for use in PVC electrical conduit systems where a change of direction and a dedicated access point for pulling conductors are both required. Molded from durable PVC and sized for 1-1/2" conduit, this Type LB access fitting ships complete with a matching cover and gasket that seal the access opening once wiring is installed. This access fitting is commonly installed at points where conductors need to be pulled, spliced, or where periodic access to the conduit interior is required for inspection or maintenance, without requiring the raceway to be dismantled or metallic components introduced into an otherwise all-PVC conduit system. Electrical contractors rely on Type LB fittings like the Kraloy LB15 to simplify conductor pulls, splices, and direction changes along a PVC conduit run.
Key Features
- Trade Size: Sized for 1-1/2" PVC conduit, allowing direct integration into standard PVC conduit runs of this size.
- Durable PVC Construction: Molded PVC body resists corrosion, moisture intrusion, and the chemical exposure common in conduit and raceway installations, making it a long-lasting alternative to metallic conduit bodies.
- Type LB Configuration: The LB-style body provides a 90° entry that positions the access opening on the back of the fitting, giving installers room to pull conductors and make connections in tight spaces.
- Cover and Gasket Included: Ships with a matching PVC cover and gasket, allowing the access opening to be sealed after conductors are pulled and terminated.
- Gasketed Seal: The included gasket helps maintain a tight seal at the cover interface once the cover is installed and secured.
- Lightweight, Easy-to-Install Body: PVC construction keeps the fitting lightweight compared to metallic conduit bodies, simplifying handling, cutting, and solvent-weld installation in the field.
- Compatible with PVC Conduit Systems: Designed to integrate with PVC conduit and fittings for a consistent, non-metallic raceway system from end to end.
Technical Specifications
- Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.
Typical Applications
- PVC Conduit and Raceway Systems
- Commercial and Industrial Electrical Installations
- Underground and Above-Ground PVC Conduit Runs
- Conductor Pulling and Splicing Access Points
- New Construction, Renovation, and Conduit System Repairs and Modifications
Why Kraloy?
Kraloy manufactures PVC conduit fittings engineered for dependable performance in demanding electrical installations. The LB15 access fitting's durable PVC construction, Type LB configuration, and included cover and gasket reflect Kraloy's focus on providing practical, easy-to-install components that help electrical contractors complete all-PVC conduit systems efficiently and reliably, without introducing dissimilar materials into the raceway.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Material:
- PVC
- Product Subgroup:
- Conduit Bodies & Covers
- list_batch:
- KRA-20260918
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Type:
- Conduit Body
- Product Group:
- Conduit & Raceway
Kraloy 078143 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What conduit sizes does the Kraloy LB PVC access fitting come in?
Four trade sizes: 1-1/4 inch (part 078143), 1-1/2 inch (078144), 2-1/2 inch (078146) and 4 inch (078149). Each is sized to solvent-weld directly into PVC conduit of that same trade size, so match the fitting to the run rather than bushing up or down.
2) Can I use this PVC LB fitting on a metal conduit run?
No. The Kraloy LB body is molded PVC and is made to solvent-weld into PVC conduit. For an EMT or rigid metal run you want a metallic conduit body instead, such as the Crouse-Hinds C15MTC-6 Condulet. Mixing a PVC body into a metal raceway means dissimilar materials and no solvent-weld joint.
3) What is the difference between a Kraloy LB access fitting and a Crouse-Hinds C15MTC-6 Condulet body?
They are different body styles in different raceway materials. The Kraloy 078146 is a PVC Type LB conduit body, which puts a 90 degree entry on the run with the gasketed access opening on the back of the fitting, and it ships with its cover and gasket for solvent-weld integration into a PVC conduit system. The Crouse-Hinds C15MTC-6 is a Condulet Type C conduit outlet body in the Condulet Series 5 line, built as a combination EMT fitting rather than a PVC solvent-weld body. A Type C body runs straight through with the opening in line with the conduit, so it is used for a pull or splice point without a change of direction, while the LB turns the run 90 degrees as it provides access.
4) When should I use a Type LB conduit body instead of a C, T or elbow?
An LB turns the run 90 degrees with the access opening on the back of the fitting, which is what you want coming out of a wall and down (or up) a conduit run while still having a hand hole for the pull. A straight-through body such as a Type C gives you access in line with the run but no change of direction, and a sweep elbow changes direction with no access at all. Use the LB where you need both the 90 and a pull point.
5) Will a PVC LB hold up in a wet or corrosive location?
The molded PVC body resists corrosion, moisture intrusion and chemical exposure common in raceway work, and the included gasket keeps a tight seal at the cover interface once the cover is fastened down. That is the usual reason contractors specify an all-PVC body over a metallic one on underground or damp runs.
6) Can I open a Kraloy LB later to pull or splice conductors without cutting the conduit?
That is the point of it. The removable gasketed cover gives you a dedicated access opening for pulling conductors, making splices, or inspecting the raceway interior without dismantling the run. Re-seat the gasket and refasten the cover afterward to restore the seal.
7) How does a Kraloy PVC LB attach to the conduit?
It is a solvent-weld fitting. The hubs take the PVC conduit directly, cemented in the field the same way as the rest of the run, so you get one continuous non-metallic raceway with no threading or couplings in dissimilar material.
8) Does the Kraloy LB fitting come with a cover, or do I order that separately like some conduit bodies?
The Kraloy LB access fitting ships complete with a matching PVC cover and gasket, so the access opening can be sealed after the conductors are pulled and terminated without ordering a separate cover and sealing gasket. That is a point worth checking when cross-shopping metallic outlet bodies such as the Crouse-Hinds C15MTC-6 Condulet Type C body, where cover and gasket are commonly catalogued as their own items. Kraloy offers the fitting in 1-1/4 inch, 1-1/2 inch, 2-1/2 inch, and 4 inch trade sizes.
9) For a corrosive or wet environment, is a PVC LB body or a Condulet body the better pick?
The Kraloy LB access fitting is molded PVC, which resists corrosion, moisture intrusion, and the chemical exposure common in conduit and raceway installations, and it comes with a gasket that seals the cover interface once conductors are pulled - that keeps dissimilar metals out of an otherwise all-PVC run. The Crouse-Hinds C15MTC-6 is a Condulet Series 5 conduit outlet body for combination EMT, so it is the metallic-raceway path and would introduce a different material into a PVC system. Which you specify follows the raceway you are already running and the exposure your engineer has called out for it.
10) I am standardizing fittings across a property. Is the LB the same body across all four sizes?
Yes, it is one Type LB design scaled across 1-1/4, 1-1/2, 2-1/2 and 4 inch trade sizes, each shipping with its own cover and gasket. Stocking by trade size is the only variable, so a maintenance crew can carry matching PVC bodies for every conduit size on site.
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