SWA gland locknut tool

[edexlab]

I find tightening the locknuts on Swa glands is always a struggle when theres a lip on the consumer units/dbs , usually use a combination of grips and adjustables/spanners even tried several types of bush spanners
Be interested to hear what works for you lads!

 

[alarm man]

hammer and a flatty when i done it...was a while ago mind

 

[Benny_Boy]

Swan neck open ended spanner.

Me old man was a mechanic.

 

[Addlight]

Like alarm man I found hammer and screwdriver worked welll, tapping one edge of nut at time as it goes round - gets pretty tight, then if your using Piranha nut you can lock it in place..

Piranha 20mm Earth Locking Nut

 

[rocker]

Bush spanners

EDIT: sorry, didn't read properly.

 

[mogga]

have you tried bush n coupler in the CU and gland into that?

 

[Guest123]

I've got one of these......


Specialist bush spanner distributor - Easy Life | Tools

 

[mnbs 4x4]

fit a serrated washer on the inside with the lockring then tighten with an adjustable on the gland , works a treat..

 

[Risteard]

I have a locknut spanner. Just realised it's identical to the one in Lenny's link.

 

[edexlab]

Thanks lads , as they say every little helps ! will definately be looking at buying the locknut/bush spanners off Lennys link also noticed a conduit bending guide (manual) which will be of interest to people doing Am2 etc

 

[Spudnik]

I've got one of these......


Specialist bush spanner distributor - Easy Life | Tools

Now that i like!

 

[ecclescake]

I've got one of these......


Specialist bush spanner distributor - Easy Life | Tools

I've got one of these and they are quality but most of the locknuts in gland kits are smaller than ones you get on there own so this wont work.

 

[brandshatch]

I have one of these, handy tool.

KLEIN TOOLS D333-8 Conduit Locknut and Reaming Pliers - eBay (item 280273346222 end time Aug-23-10 01:22:14 PDT)

Good investment.

Kev

 

[Guest123]

I've got one of these and they are quality but most of the locknuts in gland kits are smaller than ones you get on there own so this wont work.

If you buy niglon from cities, I agree with you.

 

[Round Man]

i got one of those in the link
they are ok but, it was hit and miss, the bush spanners they make are good and i heard the conduit bending guide was very helpful to the beginner.
I found that Knipex 180mm cobra grips were far better on the lock nuts.