SWA BS5467 cable glands

[1capybara]

does my suggested method- PVC pipe or those
two-screw clamps violate 17th ed? is there anything in 17th ed which requires
brass cable glands?

 

[johnboy6083]

manufacturers instructions take precedence over the regs. they say install with a brass gland. thats the way to do it1

 

[IQ Electrical]

does my suggested method- PVC pipe or those
two-screw clamps violate 17th ed? is there anything in 17th ed which requires
brass cable glands?

Guidance Note 8: 9.3.5

"It is of paramount importance that armoured cables are terminated in a proper manner and in accordance with the manufacturers instructions"

 

[rocker]

does my suggested method- PVC pipe or those
two-screw clamps violate 17th ed? is there anything in 17th ed which requires
brass cable glands?

If you are in america the 17th edition BS7671 doesn't apply to you, you have your own set of rules and regulations. To be honest mate this is a UK based forum and I doubt there are many people here who can help you with this query, but the general consensus is 'use the glands'.

 

[Guest123]

To be honest, I wouldn't even consider using anything but the correct gland kit for an SWA cable.......bit of a no-brainer IMO.

 

[telectrix]

To be honest, I wouldn't even consider using anything but the correct gland kit for an SWA cable.......bit of a no-brainer IMO.

and sometimes we can even use the correct SIZE of gland. LOL.

 

[Knobhead]

I’ll add my ten pence.
I’ve had more than my fair share of trouble with contractors making cables off into the correct gland but not allowing the inner serving to protrude through the gland. Occasional nicks to the inner insulation can be expected, (poor workmanship) but when it’s hidden inside the gland? Add several years of damp crap that’s built up in the gland make faultfinding hard work!

 

[tonys]

Going off on one a bit, does anyone use serrated washers when bushing galv conduit into trunking and flushed metal backboxes etc???

Have done in the past, flanged couplers as well as serrated washers in Government buildings which appear to have certain specifications laid down, I suppose you could say there own set of regs.