Con-lok , anyone used it ?

[Dustydazzler]

 

[Dustydazzler]

Imo it’s about time we had some grub screw fittings and boxes

 

[MJPD29]

I haven't used it but I've started coming across sites where it has been used recently. It just seems amateur to me

 

[7029 dave]

We had slip tube years ago, let's not go back to them days. (Before my time)

 

[pc1966]

I have heard they don't offer a very reliable connection: mechanically, electrically, or sealing.

I can see the attraction of being able to slip it in without needing the space to screw it, but usually if using conduit you are looking at high integrity industrial/commercial style installations where the long-term quality is important.

 

[AJshep]

Agree with @pc1966 it's great if you need to alter tube in situ. But its no substitute for threading.
The idea is great but if it doesn't take long to thread a piece of conduit even with cheaper £30 stock and die sets.

 

[Dustydazzler]

these grub screw boxes certainly do have their uses , like if you have to add a box in the middle of a long run. i don't think they will replace threading but I will certainly use them in the future

 

[Mike Johnson]

I can see the attraction of being able to slip it in without needing the space to screw it,

Ohhh Matron.

 

[i=p/u]

It's for mechanical protection not a cpc really.

 

[DPG]

Ohhh Matron.

You're always juvenile Mike. I'm glad I'm not like that.

 

[Lister1987]

You're always juvenile Mike. I'm glad I'm not like that.

He beat me to it ?

 

[Mike Johnson]

You're always juvenile Mike. I'm glad I'm not like that.

I think I am now into my forth childhood. ?

 

[padawan]

US conduit installation coming to UK. This saves time and great for aterations on old existing conduit installs. Besides like covid vaccine, all circuits will be protected by RCD's or RCBO'S

 

[pc1966]

US conduit installation coming to UK. This saves time and great for alterations on old existing conduit installs. Besides like covid vaccine, all circuits will be protected by RCD's or RCBO'S

But that is the point that bothers me: conduit is often assumed to be a viable CPC in itself, and when screwed joints are used pretty much it is the case.

I guess the USA approach is either more cavalier with CPC parameters, or it is primarily driven by fire containment than electrical reasons.

 

[Dustydazzler]