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Default what are "female reducers" used for?

On Oct 16, 11:12*am, The Daring Dufas
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Jeff Wisnia wrote:
The Daring Dufas wrote:
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This part was in a catalog of rigid conduit fittings. *It is just like
a reducing bushing, threaded inside and out, but it
also has a "hex nut" flange one one end so it can be turned with a
wrench. * What are these normally used for?
Another clue-- the part is a Thomas & Betts 1250. * *Could this be
used to enter a box that has a knockout that's
a size too big?


--zeb


If this is what you're talking about,


http://www.tnb.com/ps/fulltilt/index.cgi?part=1250TB


You would use it to attach 1/2" conduit or a fitting
to a cast "Malleable Iron" box or condulet that has
3/4" threaded hole. You would screw the 3/4" part
into the box or condulet using the hex flange to
tighten it with a wrench. You would then screw your
1/2" conduit or fitting into internal part of the
adapter.


TDD


Shucks, I thought the OP's subject line was a lead in to this lim:


The cock of a fellow named Fred
Was adorned with a spiralized head.
* *When at last he laid eyes,
* *On a **** the right size,
He was foiled by a left-handed thread!


Jeff


What a filthy mind you have. I LIKE IT!

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NOw, I have had a need for a female reducer in the past but she never
said I needed a male reducer for some reaon.

Harry K