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Topic: Identify this fitting

User: kwired, Location: NE Nebraska

Asked on: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 5:50 pm EST
Answered on: Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 9:24 am EST

Question: Saw this on Electrical wall of shame page on Facebook.They asked same thing --- identify this fitting.I didn't read through all the replies, not sure what it is called or if any body answered correctly thought I'd share it here.

Okay, I can take a look and offer some possibilities based on common electrical fittings and the context of a "wall of shame" situation. Without seeing the exact image, here are a few guesses based on what would be considered a bad or unusual application

Possible Identifications (assuming it's misused/questionable):
Strain Relief Connector Used Incorrectly

Strain relief connectors are designed to protect a cable from being pulled out of a box by relieving strain on the wires inside. If it's being used on a
conduit instead of a cable, or if it's being used in a location where it's not providing actual strain relief, that could be the problem.

Liquidtight Connector Used Incorrectly

Liquidtight connectors are used to create a waterproof seal where conduit or cable enters an enclosure. It could be the wrong size, improperly installed (not tightened enough, wrong sealant), or used in a location that is not actually wet, making it an over-engineered solution.

Weatherproof Connector/Hub in a Dry Location

Weatherproof connectors are made for outside applications. If it is inside, it may be viewed as an over-engineered or unnecessary component.


Bell End Conduit Fitting (But Incorrectly Orientated)

A bell end fitting is used on the end of conduit to protect conductors from sharp edges. It has a rounded "bell" shape. If it's installed backwards, or on a location where it's not needed, that would be a problem.

Possibly Some kind of Adapter

There are adapter fittings to change conduit sizes or types (e.g., EMT to Rigid). If this is an adapter, it could be the
wrong adapter for the application or installed incorrectly.

Chase Nipple (But Used Inappropriately)

A chase nipple is a short, threaded fitting used to connect two enclosures together through a wall or partition. If it is used for connecting conduit in an open space, or in some other obviously wrong way, that would be the "shameful" part.*

An abandoned fitting

It could be a fitting that was simply left in the wall and never removed, possibly with exposed wires.

In order to give you a definitive answer, I'd need to see the image.
If you can describe it further (color, shape, where it is in relation to other things in the picture), I can be more specific.I hope this helps! Flag for review

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