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Ive never used the stuff but would like to hear others opinions?
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It looks quick though....saves all that threading.Takes dumbing down the industry to a new level, i cant see the benefits if im honest. I would rather fit plastic conduit with pipe cement than that kiss me arse product.
It looks quick though....saves all that threading.
Reminds me of a song --Wiggle it ,Just a little bit --Are the grub screws satisfactory to continue the earth?
Apparently it exceeds the current standard for earth continuity.Are the grub screws satisfactory to continue the earth?
Apparently it exceeds the current standard for earth continuity.
Apparently yes when used with sealant.Is it actually suitable for external use?
Is it actually suitable for external use?
Recommends in FAQs, using CT1 mastic in high rainfall areas.Not sure it is for external use as I see no type of sealer on their website.
That’s what they were doing at THFC.So do you just use standard conduit but use the Conlock fittings?
That’s what they were doing at THFC.
Not sure if the cut off the threaded ends or just pushed them into the fittings?
The thickness of the walls of conlock couplers and adapters is about the same as that of the boxes. Quite chunky compared to threaded couplers.
I think the advert I saw said it did.Are the grub screws satisfactory to continue the earth?
The company are advertising that it’s been used on some fairly major sites.Seem like you could only use it for exposed installations then, surely all of the screw joints would have to be readily accessible to ensure earth continuity.
The company are advertising that it’s been used on some fairly major sites.
I doubt that periodic checking of the tightness of the grub screws has been factored in to any costings.
I also know that on one site, that many of the grub screws are or will be inaccessible.
Memory’s not great, seem to recall a 2.5mm Allen key fits.Out of interest what size are the screws that hold this lot together ? Are they pointed ends ? Are they treated with threadloc or similar ?
I'm curious why anyone would even use this. It's obviously not explosion proof or raintight, what purpose is rigid piping if not for those 2 purposes??
Some customers only want the decorative effect of galvanised conduit in their oak barn garages etc , so the mechanical strength is not an issue as everything is fixed rigidlyI'm curious why anyone would even use this. It's obviously not explosion proof or raintight, what purpose is rigid piping if not for those 2 purposes??
What skill is there is cutting and threading pipe though?The only experience I've had of it was in Dublin. It really takes the skill out of the job, but then most of the people i was working with barely had the ability to work out what cables were required for the circuit never mind putting up a simple piece of conduit. Don't think I'd ever use it myself, grub screw wouldn't be up to anywhere near as much abuse as a threaded joint.
Very true. Possibly more skill involved turning an Allen key above your head while holding the conduit inWhat skill is there is cutting and threading pipe though?
The least of those required. Good conduit skill is all about measurement, bends, sets and doglegs.... installed to a situation requirements.What skill is there is cutting and threading pipe though?
True, I remember failing a practical cos i couldn't make a jumpThe least of those required. Good conduit skill is all about measurement, bends, sets and doglegs.... installed to a situation requirements.
Nothing better than complex conduit installation looking spot on, with as few manufactured bends as possible.
It is yes, but it could all have developed from OUR old domestic 5/8 stuff used early and pre 60's...just folded steel with no chance of physical bending and, as a result, all manufactured fittings with pressure screw fixing. As a system completed, it could have been a real pain to wire with VIR cables.True, I remember failing a practical cos i couldn't make a jump
Mastered it later in my own time and it came in handy
What got my attention here was isn't this conlock similar to the US domestic steel conduit ?
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