Just to note they are 20mmMetpro 20mm Galvanised female BESA dome cover
Buy online Edwardes 20mm Female Dome Lid Cover in Steel Galvanised with 50mm BESA fixing centreswww.edwardes.co.uk
Not really an option here, but Flexishield is available in white, it pretty tough, has a shield so no RCD requirements, stays in place, UV resistant, can be used with while IP68 nylon glands, etc, etc.
But max CSA is 6mm and an expensive option if you can't get it by the metre.
But max CSA is 6mm and an expensive option if you can't get it by the metre.
The gate is now fixed so I will need some advice on the conduit and bends etc. it’s 10mm T&E I’m just looking to tidy it up and either do 90 bends or some sort of Wiska Boxes. Any advice would be great.
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Don't put pvc conduit back on that. It looks amateur to begin with and looks even worse after a year or 2 of weather. If you are absolutley insistent on using conduit use steel, can be painted black to match the gate and lasts far longer than black pvc conduit
It was put in place as a temporary measure as we needed a cable to feed the garage. I will look at steel conduit. I don’t own a bending machine and I would image a 90 would be hard to pull 10mm T&E in.
I was thinking End box from the house, down into another end box and then see if I can find something with a thread on that I can have a straight piece for across the gate. Then another angle box straight across into the last end box into the garage.
I’ve never painted steel conduit. Would any metal paint do? Or is there a specific type that is needed?
As I say I’m open to suggestions with steel conduit.
You can get a threaded lid for steel conduit, you could put an end box on and thread it straight into the lid, although 10mm t and e is going to be awkward no matter which way you do it. I believe hammerite will take to galvanised metal but I stand to be corrected.
20mm Galvanised Steel Conduit Dome Cover - 20GDC
20mm Galvanised Steel Conduit Dome Cover. Fast and Free Delivery Available. Trade Quality with Low Prices.
www.electrical2go.co.uk
That's a 20mm but they are available in 25mm also. Not sure I'd buy with this company though, pretty poor experiences with them.
20mm Galvanised Steel Conduit Dome Cover - 20GDC
20mm Galvanised Steel Conduit Dome Cover. Fast and Free Delivery Available. Trade Quality with Low Prices.
That's a 20mm but they are available in 25mm also. Not sure I'd buy with this company though, pretty poor experiences with them.
Okay thanks I will have a look online. I will see who out of the wholesalers is the best priced. Also I will need a tap and die set.
If you are insistent on not burying get a few lengths of 25mm galv tube and the appropriate fittings in con lock you won’t need a bender of dia set then
I know what you mean about burying the cable. It would be a bit of hassle trying to lift up the blocks as they’ve been cemented in. I’ve not heard of con lock. Where would be the best place to get it from?
Cef Hyton stocks it basically it it conduit box’s and bends with a Alan key to lock in place and not threaded
Cef Hyton Liverpool definitely stock it we use it quite regularly for adaptions and they stock it for us
I’ve found some on this website:
www.ccmsupplies.co.uk
Conduit in 25mm
www.ccmsupplies.co.uk
Saddles:
www.ccmsupplies.co.uk
Search - Conlok
www.ccmsupplies.co.uk
Conduit in 25mm
25mm Galvanised Class 4 Steel Conduit 3 Metre Length
Threaded ends with one end fitted with a coupler Class 4 conduit hot dipped galvanised inside and out High level of corrosion resistance Diameter: 25mm
www.ccmsupplies.co.uk
Saddles:
25mm Galvanised Distance Saddle
25mm Distance Saddle Saddles suitable for use with 25mm galvanised conduit Malleable Base
www.ccmsupplies.co.uk
Can't see Conlok lasting long floating above the gate. Threaded for me every time.
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Having used it in an installation it's much better than I'd expected, but threaded connections would definitely be better across a gate where conduit is supported only by those connections.
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Conlock is IP30 so in a few months it will be full of water.
Possibly but as I say I don’t have a Bender or vice to hold the conduit. Plus I would have to buy a tap and die set and grease etc. I don’t use it in work so it’s a lot to outlay.
Probably I but would like to attempt the job myself or how will I learn. I will cost about £80 for the conlok including delivery.
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Do the job as you see fit.
With con lok, there's not much you're going to learn. Literally cut to length, de-burr and tighten hex head grub screw.
With con lok, there's not much you're going to learn. Literally cut to length, de-burr and tighten hex head grub screw.
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I've bent conduit before without a machine using 2 strips of 1 inch ply screwed together with a 20mm hole in one end. Find a 90degree corner to hold the conduit, slip the conduit through the hole in the wood and use it as a lever to slowly form the bend as it starts to form inch the wood along to keep forming it into a nice radius.
An old spark taught me this method nearly 20 years ago when we were on a job and needed to bend some conduit but had no bending machine with us.
I used this method a couple of weeks ago for a 1off bend in some galv for a church light but had to use 3x2' timber as that was all that was lay about.
An old spark taught me this method nearly 20 years ago when we were on a job and needed to bend some conduit but had no bending machine with us.
I used this method a couple of weeks ago for a 1off bend in some galv for a church light but had to use 3x2' timber as that was all that was lay about.
Sure there is nobody in your area willing to let you try their bender for an hour to practice?
Nothing some ct1 and some drain holes won’t sort out the lad is triying to have a go I’ve personally used conlok on numerous occasions granted threaded would be better but without the equipment it would be the best solution
I will buy some CT1. That looks excellent. I’m looking to paint it white. Would hammerite be okay?
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Any advice on a tap and die set and any grease or sprays that I would need for the conduit. I’m planning on painting it. A mate is going to lend me his vice.
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He’s just dropping it off the help me out. He’s got one, I wouldn’t mind buying my own. Then I have one for future use.
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Just about any electrical wholesaler will have a stock & die set for 20mm & 25mm. They'll also sell a tin of cutting compound.
If you want something a bit cheaper, then ebay or Amazon should deliver.
Niglon stock & die sets seem to be the cheap option from wholesalers. While they aren't the best available, they're more than good enough for regular use.
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I would look on Amazon or eBay if you want a cheap low use one. Or your local wholesalers should stock them!
Edit @nicebutdim beat me to it!
Edit @nicebutdim beat me to it!
Found these:
John Ward Video:
John Ward Video:
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I've been using an f4p one from cef for a few years. Cheap and cheerful and does the job fine. Think it was about 30 quid at the time
I have decided to look for a Conduit Bender. I’ve setup an alert on eBay, gumtree etc. Is this any good:
I still need to order the galvanised conduit and boxes. I was thinking about possibly getting someone to do it. I don’t mind having a go myself as we don’t use it in our line of work. Fire and Security. My mate also let me down with his Conduit Bender.
I’m also planning to paint it White, is there anything I will need other than some Hammerite Paint? Does it need to be rubbed down etx?
I’m also planning to paint it White, is there anything I will need other than some Hammerite Paint? Does it need to be rubbed down etx?
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Would be so much tidier burying it, but I understand wanting to expand your practical experience.
Hammerite can be painted onto anything really, but if you’re painting boxes and lids, it will be difficult to remove the lids in future.
Hammerite can be painted onto anything really, but if you’re painting boxes and lids, it will be difficult to remove the lids in future.
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