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Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Conduit & Raceway
- Product Type:
- Conduit Bushing
- Product Size:
- 1/2 Inch
- Number Of Batteries:
- 0
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Type2:
- Insulated Bushing
- Product Subgroup:
- Conduit Fittings
Steel City BU501-2 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Steel City BU501 bushing fit 1/2 inch rigid conduit and IMC?
Yes. The BU501 is a 1/2 inch insulated bushing made for rigid (RGD) and intermediate metal conduit (IMC), and it also works on NM connectors per the same designation. It threads onto the conduit end to protect conductors from the cut thread edge as they enter the box.
2) What pack sizes does the Steel City BU501 bushing come in?
Three ways to buy it: a 2-per-bag pack (BU501-2), a 5-per-bag pack (BU501-5), and a full case pack under part number BU 501. Small bags suit a service truck; the case pack is the one to order if you are roughing in a whole job.
3) What is the difference between an insulated bushing like the BU501 and a plain metal bushing?
An insulated bushing carries a non-metallic throat that bears on the conductors, so the wire insulation is not dragged across threaded steel during a pull. A plain metallic bushing gives you the same thread and shoulder but no insulating throat. The BU501 is the insulated type in 1/2 inch trade size for rigid/IMC.
4) I am standardizing conduit terminations across a building. Is the BU501 the right bushing for 1/2 inch runs?
For 1/2 inch trade size rigid or IMC terminations, yes. Ordering it in the case pack keeps one part number on the shelf for every 1/2 inch run. Larger trade sizes need the matching size in the same bushing series, not this one.
5) Can I use the Steel City BU501 on EMT?
It is specified for rigid and IMC conduit and NM, which are threaded or connector terminations. EMT is not threaded, so you terminate EMT with a set-screw or compression connector instead; an insulated throat connector gives you the same conductor protection on EMT.
How fast can I get the Steel City BU501-2 delivered?
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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,
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Does the Steel City BU501-2 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Steel City BU501-2 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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