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3 INCH CHASE NIPPLE,RGD/IMC,DIECAST
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- India (IN)
- Product Type:
- Electrical conduit coupling
- Selling Unit Of Measure:
- each
- Standards:
- UL E23018
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Conduit & Fittings
- Product Subgroup:
- Couplings
- Product Type2:
- Chase Nipples
- Product Material:
- Zinc Die Cast
- Product Nominal Size:
- 3 in
Steel City HA 208 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is a chase nipple used for on rigid or IMC conduit?
A chase nipple is a short threaded fitting used to connect conduit into an enclosure or box wall where a full coupling won't work. The Steel City HA 208 is a 3 inch chase nipple for rigid and IMC conduit: the male threaded end goes through the knockout and a locknut draws it up from the other side, giving you a threaded hub to land the conduit run on.
2) Will the Steel City HA 208 thread onto 3 inch rigid conduit and 3 inch IMC?
Yes. The HA 208 is sized 3 inch nominal and is made for both rigid (RGD) and intermediate metal conduit (IMC), which share the same NPT-style thread at a given trade size. It will not work with 3 inch EMT, which is unthreaded and needs a set screw or compression connector instead.
3) Does a locknut come with the HA 208 chase nipple?
No. The 3 inch chase nipple is sold as a single piece, each, so you need to order a 3 inch conduit locknut separately to pull it up tight against the enclosure wall. Plan on one locknut per nipple, plus a sealing or bonding locknut if the job calls for one.
4) Is the HA 208 chase nipple steel or zinc?
Zinc die cast, not malleable iron or steel. That matters if you are specifying for a corrosive or wet location or a job where the spec calls for malleable iron fittings, because die cast zinc is a different material class. For dry interior commercial work landing 3 inch conduit into a box or panel, the die cast body is the common choice.
5) Is the Steel City HA 208 UL listed?
It carries UL file E23018. If your inspector or the project spec requires listed conduit fittings, that file number is what you cite on the submittal.
6) Should I use a chase nipple or a conduit coupling to join two runs of 3 inch rigid?
Use a coupling to join conduit to conduit in a straight run. The chase nipple is the wrong fitting for that; it is made to pass through a knockout in a box, panel, or enclosure wall and be secured with a locknut. If you are tying two enclosures back to back, that is where the 3 inch chase nipple earns its place.
7) Where is the Steel City HA 208 manufactured?
India. Some public and federal jobs carry domestic sourcing requirements on electrical materials, so check the country of origin against your contract before you submit this 3 inch chase nipple.
8) How do I order the right quantity of 3 inch chase nipples for a panel job?
The HA 208 ships each, so count one per knockout you are landing. Order under Steel City part number HA 208 and pair each with a 3 inch locknut, since the nipple is a bare fitting.
How fast can I get the Steel City HA 208 delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Steel City HA 208 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Steel City HA 208 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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