Reimagining Multi-Raceway Branch Conduit Installations with @_ksparky

Branch conduit work demands precision - and small inconsistencies can lead to rework, lost time, and added strain. Recorded at PIPELINE™ 2025, this episode features Jack Fisher, Product Manager on Milwaukee Tool’s Plumbing and Electrical team, sitting down with San Diego-based electrician Kevin Martinez (@_ksparky) to talk through conduit bending challenges and the jobsite research that led to Milwaukee’s M18 FUEL™ Branch Conduit Bender. Kevin shares lessons learned throughout his 11-year career, including the traditional trade-offs electricians face: manual hand benders for portability or larger powered solutions that add weight and setup time. Jack explains how observing branch installations in the field revealed workflow gaps - especially when running multiple raceways - and how ergonomic studies influenced this tool’s development. They discuss repeatability, AUTO-ZERO™ functionality, and how the M18 FUEL™ Branch Conduit Bender’s approach is designed to support more consistent ½”–1” EMT and ½”–1” Rigid conduit bends. The conversation also touches on the M18 FUEL™ ½”-1” Steel Pipe Cutter and Milwaukee’s broader R&D process - from jobsite observations and feedback to final launch. A grounded discussion on conduit bending, ergonomics, and how professional insight shapes tool development. 🔗 Learn more about the M18 FUEL™ Branch Conduit Bender: http://ms.spr.ly/6056Qv9bo 🔗 Learn more about the M18 FUEL™ ½”-1” Steel Pipe Cutter: http://ms.spr.ly/6057Qv9bU Follow Kevin Martinez (@_ksparky): YouTube: http://ms.spr.ly/6058Qv9bq Instagram: http://ms.spr.ly/6059Qv9bS Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://ms.spr.ly/6059mpQbt Instagram: http://ms.spr.ly/6050mpQbQ TikTok: http://ms.spr.ly/6051mpQbv Twitter: http://ms.spr.ly/6052mpQba