AM3 Tails Stuffing gland

[Gazthesparky]

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 glands. My wholesaler is quoting alot for the metal wiska type. Looking at screwfix they have 2 plastic types. One is just the gland and one is a kit with a KEM adapter.

The only problem is that they need a 40mm hole and on the wylex boards I'm using have 20/32mm holes. So i would have to enlarge the holes to suit or buy the kit with the KEM adapter. Just wondering if anyone has any experience of these?

Just not sure because they seem massive in size any other suggestions what other people use ?

Cheers

 

[GETWIRED]

But you wouldn't get 2x 16mm tails in a 20mm stuffer would you? And if the tails are 25mm?
The only issue with the bigger gland is cutting the damn hole. But the bolt up plate cutters make quick work of it.

How do you mean? Ive not had to cut one yet. CU's normally come with a 32mm knockout, Can use a stepdrill if you need to make it bigger for whatever reason.

 

[Barry White]

Think Pat means these Q-Max QMA40M Q.max Sheet Metal Hole Punch 40mm - https://www.rapidonline.com/q-max-qma40m-q-max-sheet-metal-hole-punch-40mm-86-5326
knock out the knockout and screw in place tidy hole every time and no mess available in most sizes. I love them.

 

[Pat H]

Think Pat means these Q-Max QMA40M Q.max Sheet Metal Hole Punch 40mm - https://www.rapidonline.com/q-max-qma40m-q-max-sheet-metal-hole-punch-40mm-86-5326
knock out the knockout and screw in place tidy hole every time and no mess available in most sizes. I love them.

Yes that's correct. I'm not keen on the stepdrill when they get to that sort of size. Lots of swarf. the hole punches are much neater.

 

[Midwest]

Grrrrrrrr, the Grip loc ones are 32mm diameter. Save yourself money on drills, punches and whatever else. Plus the GripLoc ones are cheaper than the Wiska ones; GripLoc® Consumer Unit Tail Kit - Nylon - http://www.remora.net/catalogue/nylon-cable-glands-plugs/GripLoc-Consumer-Unit-Tail-Kits/GripLoc-Consumer-Unit-Tail-Kit-Nylon
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