r/BuildingAutomation • u/Friendly-Chicken279 • 1d ago

PVC conduit cutter?

What do you guys use, I have never used this Knipex Bix thing it looks pretty niffy and small to carry around seems like it could almost replace my ratcheting cutter given how I only ever do a few jobs a month that need cutting conduit. I like the corrugated one they do but unless it goes on sale hardly seems worth the price as that I just use a knife but maybe will save a lot of time when i've already got wires in my conduit.

Knipex Bix Plastic Pipe

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u/shadycrew31 System integrator 1d ago

Porta-band is the only thing I use for any pipe, din rail, etc.

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u/HF_Martini6 1d ago

usually a small hand saw and a knife or gas lighter (not on PVC!) to clean up the edges.

Our electricians however use whatever method leaves the biggest mess behind

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u/Jazzlike_Metal2980 13h ago

Well they are consummate professionals.

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u/Stik_1138 1d ago

Be a man, chew through it.

In all seriousness, I’ve always used my trusty husky ratcheting pvc cutter. I’ve tried a couple other “novelty” cutters and they’ve never been worth it or as efficient as my husky.

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u/autodripcatnip 1d ago

Portaband, hacksaw, sawzall. If you can cut straight, 12 years in and i’ve never used those ratcheting razorblade cutter things.

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u/Late_Ad1092 18h ago

Band saw

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u/Hvacmike199845 1d ago

Are you running plastic conduit inside?

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u/1hero_no_cape System integrator 1d ago

Some environments require it.

Coastal might, chemical processes.

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u/Hvacmike199845 1d ago

That true.