Spanners for swa glands

[ipf]

Not quite, HHD!
Some idiot will come along with another post soon...
Oh...
Sorry!

Won't be Eng54 though, RIP.
There weren't many fields he wasn't expert in.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

I googled a place to buy gland spanners and it led me to this post for some reason so I read it out of interest

I was amazed by the amount of people who suggest gland pliers and adjustable pliers instead of gland spanners. Ah well, just thought I’d chip in haha

I admit, I find it difficult to tighten up the nut sometimes. A normal spanner wont fit in the enclosure.
So... I googled gland spanner after reading this thread and ended up reading this thread!

 

[ipf]

I'll admit to using something with a plumbing 'ring'......water pump pliers.
Although, I've only just heard them given that name....just know 'em as 'grips'

 

[partplonker]

I'll admit to using something with a plumbing 'ring'......water pump pliers.
Although, I've only just heard them given that name....just know 'em as 'grips'

I'd never heard of water pump pliers either, only ever heard them called grips or dogs. I think the Americans call them "channel locks". I use an adjustable spanner and a pair of grips with tape over the ends for doing glands.

 

[SparkySy]

I have a couple of teng wrenches, they are great for glands as they have a very slim jaw profile and depth, they adjust up nicely and leave no marks on the gland!
I have their bigger brothers too for 50mm glands.

Teng Tools Wide Jaw Adjustable Wrenches

Choice Of SizesWide JawLifetime Warranty

www.toolstoday.co.uk

 

[Moley]

I usually use a water pump pliers or, ahem, a hammer and chisel

 

[SparkySy]

I have used a chisel a few times especially when you are tightening the swa nut up and the damn gland starts slipping round

 

[nicebutdim]

No one use smooth jawed gland pliers/grips?

Knipex, Irwin and Channellock make them and most likely some others. Generally see them in 250mm & 300mm, but pretty certain they come in big sizes for tightening big stuff.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000CDU2SK/?coliid=I1IQ8O6BVPUK57&colid=3O5J51CT7OGS&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

 

[ipf]

I'd never heard of water pump pliers either, only ever heard them called grips or dogs. I think the Americans call them "channel locks". I use an adjustable spanner and a pair of grips with tape over the ends for doing glands.

We think along the same lines, mate. Dogs uninsulated and screw pin for altering jaw size.........and not far off my age.

 

[MichaelMcK2]

I'd never heard of water pump pliers either, only ever heard them called grips or dogs. I think the Americans call them "channel locks". I use an adjustable spanner and a pair of grips with tape over the ends for doing glands.

Channel lock is a brand in the US, they do all kinds; side cutters, pliers etc. they use them over here in Australia too, very common.

Get yourself some gland spanners for glands, they’re like a dream.

 

[nicebutdim]

Channel lock is a brand in the US, they do all kinds; side cutters, pliers etc. they use them over here in Australia too, very common.

Get yourself some gland spanners for glands, they’re like a dream.

I'd expect gland spanners to be excellent, but don't fancy lugging around a selection of various sized spanners to deal with sizes from 20 to 63S.

 

[Thedeep]

I haven't a clue pal it's what has been specified by the client the glands are by a company called cmp I think not to sure though. We got told that if a shroud is on it collects water. It's all to do with compex they have someone inspecting the glands for marks and that they have made off propally

Absolutely correct they hold water, shrouds are totally unnecessary. 20s is 24mm spanner, 20 large is 30mm spanner.