What's your opinion?

[krisfire09]

Alright , on my quest to learn the trade , I have a question?

when making off glands , would you ....

A. Use adjustable spammers or a talon wrench to NOT scratch the gland

or

B. use grips and not be too bothered about scratching if it slips ?

The reason I ask is because I was taught to do it with adjustable a and not scratch it , but then a lot off people tell me not to be soft and just use grips and don't worry about scratching ?

So what's your opinion ?

 

[brizospark]

Worked for a form before that insisted on proper spanner sizes only and if any scratches found on brass these had to be replaced

 

[Guest55]

Worked for a form before that insisted on proper spanner sizes only and if any scratches found on brass these had to be replaced

why ? what effect / difference does it make ?
its a gland not a ming vase.
bunch of crap if you ask me
;-)

 

[brizospark]

I know what you are saying but if given the choice between spanners or grips I will always use spanners. Plus with spanners there is less chance of tool slipping off gland whilst tightening. Suppose it's just down to standard of workmanship. A pet hate of mine is when people use a screwdriver that is too small for 3.5mm socket screws and the screws end up looking chewed up.

 

[timbobelfast]

If they are Ex rated glands which do not have shrouds then it has to be the correct sized spanners to fit. Some commissioning engineers will knock it back if the brass is roughed up.

 

[Hawkmoon]

Don't be soft......hammer & cold chisel....same for the locknut :smartass2: