Maintaining IP4X on top entry into CU?

HappyHippyDad · Mar 25, 2016

Hello all..

I will be changing a CU soon and most of the cables will be top entry (tails are at the bottom). I've found this neat little kit of glands from wiska that state IP66 (Wiska EMT-f Quixx Wiska Quixx Kit IP66 20mm 25mm 32mm Membrane Grommet Kit C/w 14 Pieces | QVS Electrical Wholesalers), however I was wondering if there are any other options available or any other ideas for maintaining the IP4X?

Cheers.

mattg4321 · Mar 27, 2016

I've done away with using the Wiska tails glands as someone (I think Lee) mentioned the below on here. Quite a bit smaller than the Wiska, fit directly into a 32mm hole without an adaptor and a lot cheaper!

GripLoc® Consumer Unit Tail Kit - Nylon

ipf · Mar 27, 2016

Stand the board an inch or so off the wall on plywood and bring everything in the back, through slots in the ply and steel. Make the wood slot smaller than the steel one...bob's your uncle.
As regards fixing the tails.....they ain't going move anyway.

DPG · Mar 27, 2016

Andy78 said:
I don't understand why rear entry should be so hard.
Just flip it over onto it's face so you can get access to the back side. Then just find the appropriate hole and give it a good knock to pop right through it. I always like to run my fingers around the rim then to make sure it's nice and smooth and there is nothing to get snagged on. Even though it's usually smooth it's always best to pop a bit of rubber round it just to make sure. You can then proceed to mount it and bring your lengths right through the back side. I find doing it this way is far more satisfying and is a lot nicer to look at the end result when you've finished.

Childish innuendos. Keep it up

Daz