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Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.
A total of 360 degrees between openings, regardless of distance, is the NEC's limitation. From experience I know that any time you go beyond 270 degrees you are going to have a difficult pull regardless of what other steps you take.
360 degrees = 4 - 90 degree bends
270 degrees = 3 - 90 degree bends
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LaoThe electrical code allows four 90 degree bend in any one run between pull boxes. Keep in mind that an offset is considered one 90 degree bend as it consists of two 45 degree bends.
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