Methods and apparatus for coupling an electric motor and a motor lead protective conduit

Methods and apparatus for coupling a conduit to an electric motor by way of a moisture resistant two-piece connector, are described. The two-piece connector includes, in one embodiment, a boss sized to be at least partially located in an end portion of a plastic, non-metallic conduit and a protective cover that substantially covers the motor shell notch at least between the boss and the motor shell notch edges. More specifically, in the one embodiment, the two-piece connector includes first and second connector members having protective cover portions and boss portions extending from the protective cover portions. The first and second connecter members further include notch interfitting portions having engagement surfaces for contacting edge surfaces of the motor housing at an outer periphery of the notch.