Any conlock converts on here?

[Leesparkykent]

Ive never used the stuff but would like to hear others opinions?

 

[LankyWill]

Takes dumbing down the industry to a new level, i cant see the benefits if im honest. I would rather fit plastic conduit with pipe cement than that kiss me arse product.

 

[Leesparkykent]

Takes dumbing down the industry to a new level, i cant see the benefits if im honest. I would rather fit plastic conduit with pipe cement than that kiss me arse product.

It looks quick though....saves all that threading.

 

[westward10]

I have seen it but never used it I don't see a problem with it. Some may argue the skill has been taken away but what skill, threading a piece of tube? You would still need to form it if necessary and that is the skill.

 

[ipf]

Seen it a couple of times but never used it, and never will....but if it serves a purpose for you, why not.
I wouldn't fancy it without earth conductor.

 

[LankyWill]

It looks quick though....saves all that threading.

Come on Lee that’s what the apprentice is for, that and carrying the bundles in.

 

[Nigel]

Are the grub screws satisfactory to continue the earth?

 

[westward10]

The Electric Centre had it in their catalogue for a while but soon took it out.

 

[static zap]

Are the grub screws satisfactory to continue the earth?

Reminds me of a song --Wiggle it ,Just a little bit --
(and my contact is gone !)

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Are the grub screws satisfactory to continue the earth?

Apparently it exceeds the current standard for earth continuity.

 

[Midwest]

Looks to be quicker, but how good is the grub screw in securing the tube to the fittings. Might be okay fixed up on a wall, not so sure in the other ways I've seen conduit used.

 

[Nigel]

Apparently it exceeds the current standard for earth continuity.

I get nervous when sentences start woth the word apparently.

 

[Nigel]

Personally I would not touch this crap with a barge pole. I would be embarressed to install it.

 

[suffolkspark]

Is this the Deta stuff? I saw it recently online, I guess it serves a purpose, I've actually got a job coming up where i planned on giving it a go.... Will report back

 

[Deleted member 26818]

I must admit to having reservations about using the conlock system.
However after working with both on a site earlier this year, I can say that the conlock system is much easier and quicker to install.
Good points are that there is no off square threads, no need for cutting grease and no blunt thread dies.
Drawbacks are that it needs some mastic or sealant when used outdoors, you need couplers and adapters (same as with plastic) and people are always losing the Allen keys that come in every box of boxes.
The lengths of conduit we were using were threaded.

 

[westward10]

Is it actually suitable for external use?

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Is it actually suitable for external use?

Apparently yes when used with sealant.
Probably has to be special sealant only available from conlock.

 

[Nigel]

Is it actually suitable for external use?

Surely not if you have to mastic it.

That is proper pony if you ask me.

 

[westward10]

Not sure it is for external use as I see no type of sealer on their website.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Not sure it is for external use as I see no type of sealer on their website.

Recommends in FAQs, using CT1 mastic in high rainfall areas.
http://www.demoncato.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Conlok-FAQs.pdf