Glands without shrouds?

[davesparks]

Personally I think A CW SWA gland looks a lot better in a finished job without the shroud than they do with it, especially when there are 8 RGM glands in a row next to it, but does any one know of any reason why not fitting the shroud would be a problem?
The gland is indoors in a dry and heated space so no worries about environmental considerations, and even if there were I think the shroud only ever serves to trap moisture around the gland which achieves a high IP rating on its own.

Obviously the shroud is useful for some people if they are not very good at actually fitting the gland properly, but I like to think I'm reasonably capable of fitting an SWA gland properly

 

[ipf]

Wedge pots I think they were called, I've ended up with one of the tools somewhere I think (like a pair of adapted mole grips)

Yeah, wedge pots, the grips had welded or brazed additions.

 

[KennyKen]

I was told on my CompEx could that some Petroleum and chemical places don't fit shrouds because they hold water.

Which in turn causes the hydroscopic effect.

 

[davesparks]

Which in turn causes the hydroscopic effect.

How does it cause a hygroscopic effect? (I assume you meant to say hygroscopic?)
Being hygroscopic is a property of a material and not something I have can be caused by exposure to water

 

[davesparks]

Here's the work in progress, without a shroud

 

[Andy78]

Nice job Dave. You'll be busy with the brasso putting that finish on it though...

 

[davesparks]

Nice job Dave. You'll be busy with the brasso putting that finish on it though...

I'm in two minds about that at the moment, it'll fit in better with the colour of wood once it's tarnished a bit, but then it'll stand out better if I do wax it.

I prefer heritage wax for putting a finish on metal to something abrasive like brasso.

 

[gnselectricals]

Have you missed one into the board lol

 

[davesparks]

Have you missed one into the board lol

I wish I had! I didn't miss it, I pushed my luck a bit too far and snapped it over ending it.

I'm working on a plan to repair (bodge) the situation.

 

[gnselectricals]

That must have made your day, could just loosen everything off and drop it down onto it !

 

[tomspark93]

I've never been taught how to work with MICC and never been in the position to learn but would love too. I think it looks great, a lot more time and skill involved as oppose to mini trunking/clipped direct twin and earth everywhere. I bet you can't wait to show the assessor for your annual inspection haha

 

[Dave OCD]

Nice work Dave, I'd have the screw slots all vertical though.:tongue3:

 

[davesparks]

Nice work Dave, I'd have the screw slots all vertical though.:tongue3:

Haha, you have no idea how long I spent deciding which looked better! I went for slots in line with the clip in the end, but it was a close run thing

 

[davesparks]

I've never been taught how to work with MICC and never been in the position to learn but would love too. I think it looks great, a lot more time and skill involved as oppose to mini trunking/clipped direct twin and earth everywhere. I bet you can't wait to show the assessor for your annual inspection haha

There's not a massive time difference in installing it versus clipping T&E I don't think. But then the kind of work I do is rarely under any sort of time pressure, I have customers who value quality over quantity so they pay a rate that allows me to take time over jobs.

 

[Dave OCD]

There's not a massive time difference in installing it versus clipping T&E I don't think. But then the kind of work I do is rarely under any sort of time pressure, I have customers who value quality over quantity so they pay a rate that allows me to take time over jobs.

Lucky you ! I have customers who know they'll get a very high quality job but still want to pay bu##er all. Thankfully there's not too many like that though.

 

[KennyKen]

How does it cause a hygroscopic effect? (I assume you meant to say hygroscopic?)
Being hygroscopic is a property of a material and not something I have can be caused by exposure to water

No need to try belittling me mr big man. HYGROSCOPIC effects can cause certain material to warp if it's exposed to moisture. I'm a new member mate but not a ********. Treat members with respect.