Define the following terms. (a) Crampets. (b) Spacer bar Saddles. (c) Distance Saddles. (d) Multiple Saddles. (e) Girder Clips. – NABTEB QUESTION

a. Crampets: Crampets are only used to secure conduit in conditions where the conduit is to be covered in concrete or plaster.

b. Spacer bar saddles: This consists of two parts, a saddle abd 3 mm thick base plate. The base plate has a slot in the center which is handy. The saddle is fixed to the base plate by means of brass screws. These saddles are used to hold the conduit away from damp plaster, concrete etc.

c. Distance saddles: These saddles also called hospital saddles are used to keep dust from collecting between the conduit and the wall.

d. Multiple Saddles: These saddles are used to fasten multiple conduit runs. It consists of either a flat bar drilled to support several saddles or one large saddle capable of clamping several conduits at once.

e. Girder clips: The basic part of the girder clips is the J-bolt which support the girder clips without any need for drilling the conduit.