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  1. A

    IP rating of Nylon cable gland

    Hi guys New to this forum and thought I’d ask the powers to be on here for some advice. Basically I’m on a job installing some electrical instruments. The instruments are quite small and have come with the gland body , lock nut and ip washer on the outside . The reason for this is to reduce...
  2. pirate

    Can someone advise me what type of gland this is?

    Here is a pic of a sign at my local reservoir, front thereof: Probably won't be flashing anytime soon... And here is a pic of the back of that sign, and I would like to know what you call the gland where the big cable exits from the metal post supporting the sign Thanks in advance!
  3. C

    What is this gland for?

    What is this gland for?
  4. haptism

    Gland for MK 32A commando plug

    Anyone know what gland for is needed a MK 32A commando socket to hold a flex ??? Its got a thread for a gland (see pics) I expect its a stuffing gland if using flex but its an odd size. Its for a commercial single phase oven 16Kw
  5. P

    Wiska box with earth gland and conduit?

    I'm putting a wireless controller outside. Coming off a spare mcb on protected side. Using 4mm to an isolator then above damp course to outside wiska box to terminate to 4mm swa. My question is I'll be using the earth glands to connect the armour to the cpc but with these attached can you still...
  6. edexlab

    How to tighten a 50mm SWA gland with no access to locknut

    Hello all I'm doing a Job in France for my company where we are installing SWA for power to our own control panels The issue is the DB is a new modular Schneider panel with removable sides all busbars switchgear etc is at the front and the access is really limited it's bolted to the floor...
  7. Jason Philip

    Semi-permanent power to caravan

    I am putting together some 32A 1phase connections for plugging in a caravan to the house power. I was planning on using SY flex or SWA, from consumer panel to a 32a socket, would that socket need a rotary isolator? I'm thinking yes, it will be on a dedicated MCB, and next to the consumer unit...
  8. J

    Materials advice / help for external garden lighting

    Hello, I have 10 spike / LED spot lights to install in my garden and each comes with it's own flexi cable. I have purchased 100 metres of 3 core 1.5 armoured cable. I have been told I must purchase glands and waterproof connector boxes to join armoured cable to flexi cable for each light. I have...
  9. happysteve

    Gland SWA to BESA box (conduit box)

    Random Friday night question (tin hat on)... you can do this, right (gland SWA directly into a BESA box)? Splice to singles in the box using Wagos or similar. In terms of mechanical integrity and electrical continuity of the cpc, no different to using couplers etc... (although, different...
  10. Leyland30

    Corroded swa gland - garage CU

    Hi, Have a garage consumer unit supplied from the house CU via a 6mm 2core swa. I noticed this morning the gland entering the garage CU was loose so opened it up to tighten up the gland lock nut. Unfortunately it appears the gland as it enters the garage cu has corroded and brocken away from...
  11. Gazthesparky

    AM3 Tails Stuffing gland

    I seem to have a run of jobs of upgrading consumer units. Previously I've used 32mm standard stuffing glands for the tails when I have needed to. Although the sealing gland hasn't got specific holes for the tails i find that it seals well. Anyway I've been looking at the special tails stuffing...
  12. grumpyjohn01

    TT outbuilding

    Hi All, Just thought I would run something past the collective wisdom. Recently did a job that involved the conversion of a garage remote from the house to a small habitation space. The old install was supplied from the house via 6mm swa on a 30a BS3036 with the earthing connected to the house...
  13. E

    WISKA Products

    Thoughts and feelings on WISKA?
  14. S

    For Sale Consumer Units

    Hello, I've got 4 dual rcd boards for sale: 3 x 5/5/2 1 x 7/7/2 10 x mcbs 1 x plastic gland 1 x metal gland New and in original packaging. £300 ono for the lot. They are amendment 4 boards. Prefer cash and can deliver in the following areas: North Yorkshire West Yorkshire Lancashire...
  15. R

    Waterproof lamp holder

    I have bought this lamp holder on Ebay 6A 250V E27 Screw PVC Ceramic Waterproof Lamp Holder Precise Bulb Light Socket | eBay - http://ebay.eu/2dsiNTZ It has short tails and no obvious way to connect a power cable to the tails. Inside the pnik tail covers are single cables wired to the lamp...
    • R791345
    • Thread
    • cable gland holder lamp lamp holder plastic power waterproof
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  16. GMES

    Exporting Pme

    GMES submitted a new resource: Exporting Pme - About exporting pme Read more about this resource...
  17. C

    Compex Exia and ip washers

    Hi there i am looking for a question answered regarding Ip washers on Exia equipment, the equipment is rated at Exia iic T6 ip rating of Ip68 intrinsically safe in zone 2 with an Exde Hawke cable gland on the cable Ip rated at Ip66/67, does this still require an Ip washer as the minimum Ip...
  18. S

    earthing SWA gland

    Hi, i would like to make sure i understand this properly. On a TNS supply, using 3 core SWA to run a sub-main, and using the third core for CPC, where the SWA gland terminates into a plastic enclosure, how is it best to earth the armour? Am i right that you run a fly lead (the same size CSA...
  19. H

    2 types of SY cable gland

    Hi, ive just done the prep day for my AM2 and they are using a gland to terminate the SY braided cable that I haven't used before. I have been practicing using the one that is on you tube etc where you twist the braids like a moustache etc. The one they insist on using is the same as an swa...
    • Hectorhill
    • Thread
    • cable gland sy cable types
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. uksparks

    GripLoc Consumer Unit Gland Kits

    Hi, Just wondering what peoples thoughts were on these: Watch: GripLoc Consumer Unit Gland Kits What would you do? Use these? Another product maybe? Thanks.

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