2 types of SY cable gland

[Hectorhill]

Hi,

ive just done the prep day for my AM2 and they are using a gland to terminate the SY braided cable that I haven't used before. I have been practicing using the one that is on you tube etc where you twist the braids like a moustache etc. The one they insist on using is the same as an swa gland apart from the clamping part is rough not smooth. Not wanting to leave anything to chance I want t get one of these
glands and pactice but I can't find this type anywhere. (I can do armoured ok but I'm quite slow so I want every base covered). Can anyone advise of a name, reference or where is best to get one please? I've been digging around neweys and Prysmian but the all look like swa kits.

Thanks

 

[Spoon]

Do you mean one of these.
52103020+59000320 | Lapp M20 Brass Cable Gland With Locknut, 8.5 ? 10.8mm Cable Dia Range, IP68 | Lapp

 

[Hectorhill]

http://www.neweysonline.co.uk/prysm...ss-20s/1050006321/ProductInformation.ractionu

it looks more like this but I think this particular one is an armoured gland. Plus I didn't really wanna spend £28. None of the pictures show the clamping part so it's hard to tell

 

[Hectorhill]

RS Components

or this rather

 

[ruston]

Surely they cannot expect you to terminate a cable with a gland that they have not trained you to use . Is this part of a course?

 

[Spoon]

The one I posted is under £8. They are EMC glands and are similar to the armour glands.

 

[Hectorhill]

No just the am2 exam. I sat it before but failed the SY cable (and ultimately the whole installation). Just trying to get this gland sorted and hope I'll be ok this time.

 

[ruston]

If I were you I would ask them for a good look at the gland ,and be up front with them.
You cannot be expected to have used all the gear at your stage.

 

[Hectorhill]

Already done the prep day and they did show is how to use it tbf. Just wanted to be able to do it with my eyes closed to buy a bit of time

 

[ruston]

Good for you. Good luck, I am sure you will be fine. You have the right attitude.