When planning a conduit run, what factor should you consider along with the number of bends?

When planning a conduit run, considering the location of electrical boxes is crucial for ensuring proper installation and functionality. The placement of electrical boxes affects the routing of the conduit and can dictate how many bends are necessary, as well as the overall length of the conduit run. Planning for the locations of these boxes helps to maintain an efficient and code-compliant installation.

Electrical boxes must be accessible and placed strategically to avoid excessive bends that can lead to difficulties in pulling wires through the conduit. The National Electric Code (NEC) provides guidelines for the maximum number of bends allowed in a conduit run to prevent issues such as wire damage and increased resistance. Therefore, understanding how the conduit routing interacts with the positioning of these boxes is key to effective conduit planning.

Other factors, such as the length of the conduit, size of the conduit, and type of fittings used, are also relevant, but they do not directly influence the layout in the same way the electrical box locations do. Properly prioritizing the positioning of the electrical boxes leads to a more coherent conduit run, ultimately ensuring that all components are effectively integrated.