Condu-lok , the evolution of fitting tube

[LewisM]

Can be used outside but you have to use silicone or equivalent round the spout

 

[Dustydazzler]

Sealing around spout with a dob of mastic is certainly a good idea if there is any risk of water ingress , but if you were to install a load on condu-lok stuff outside I would like to think there was a purpose made gasket or something to pop in the entry to stop water getting inside...

 

[SparkySy]

I can see advantages with using it for speed, I think sikaflex or similar would be a good sealant if they don't make an IP rated adaptor.
Can this tube be threaded like standard conduit, I take it the external dimensions are the same? If so you could do any external fittings with standard and cross to condu lok inside!
Anyone got a link to the website my phone is only bringing up suppliers?
Sy

 

[snowhead]

Anyone got a link to the website my phone is only bringing up suppliers?
Sy

It's manufactured by Demoncato (no website) who also produce Rapidsaddle and Rollatray

Which is owned by Metpro, StackPath - https://www.metpro.co.uk/category/conlok

There's more info on this suppliers site than there is on Metpro,
20mm CONLOK (Non Threaded) Galvanised Conduit Fittings | CONLOK - Electrical Ironmongery - https://www.electricalironmongery.co.uk/product/20mm-conlok-non-threaded-galvanised-conduit-fittings/

 

[SparkySy]

That's answered a few questions, thanks for the links @snowhead !

 

[pirate]

I watched an American video recently about wiring a shed, which, according to local codes, needed the wiring to be in steel conduit, albeit it was installed behind the drywall finish. The guy used a similar system, but with screws with a slotted head rather than a grub screw. I feel a grub is better, more secure.
For fun, I simply mention that steel tube secured by grub screws has been a thing...though not for electrical work, for decades. I started using it 50 years ago, and most recently 6 months ago to install safety rails around a building, with, I think, 50mm tube. Threading those would have been a tricky job, but we used Kee Klamps, same as I used 50 years ago, and same as installed throughout your town centre as railings at pedestrian crossings etc. I love 'em!

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[snowhead]

That's answered a few questions, thanks for the links @snowhead !

Took a bit of chasing down, ended up on companies House

 

[SparkySy]

No wonder my primitive web skills failed me

 

[AJshep]

I can see the advantages of this especially if your adding to and existing system, but I really don't see that much of an issue with threading.
I had to do some Galv the other day and threading it was effortless, that was using a cheap TLC stock and die set too.

 

[nicebutdim]

I turn up and use whatever is supplied. If it needs threading, then it'll be threaded, and if its conlok it'll be fixed with a grub screw. Most important factor is that I get paid.

 

[LukeD]

Its a good product if used correctly . Bit of CT1 etc will keep the weather out . Do guys use PTF tape on threaded to stop water etc coming in ??

 

[ipf]

Its a good product if used correctly . Bit of CT1 etc will keep the weather out . Do guys use PTF tape on threaded to stop water etc coming in ??

PTF's for keeping the water IN......not too good for earth continuity..........although, if there's no earth fault there's no leakage either way, I suppose.