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Quite like these,for various connections,hate the connectors inside though.
Wondering would you use compression glands on entry for flexes or pierce through the sealing membrane../neoprene to seal/hold the cable.

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I always use compression glands with them. I never like to depend on external clipping for strain relief.

You can buy them empty without connectors but most suppliers seem to stock the ones with the mountable connector strip.
 
I always use compression glands with them. I never like to depend on external clipping for strain relief.

You can buy them empty without connectors but most suppliers seem to stock the ones with the mountable connector strip.
Same here Andy we usually get them supplied empty though if you are installing an SWA into them you need the earth attachment as you can not use them with a earthnut as the thread is not long enough.
 
use flex glands every time. screwing the gland in breaks the neoprene seal, without you needing to cut it away first. with SWA, you can use banjos on the outside.
 
Agree they are ideal for Swa connections,I’ve seen a lot without using compression glands,& seems ok.
Impossible to get the nuts on In those boxes,so banjos are external.
 
Ok,the Swa gland thread does not reach the inside of the box,can’t see the problem lashing the banjo to the outside.
 
Earthing nuts do not fit them you are supposed to use these neater than lashing a banjo on the outside.
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This is the correct item you use for those types of boxes as the thread is not long enough to bite the Parana earthnut. Wiska is a manufacturer they also do a smoothed faced adaptable box that you drill and the wall thickness is such that you can fit an earthnut around the gland thread.
 
Always use glands with them and either strip connectors or wagos depending on how many I've to terminate inside.
Never use the connectors inside, although the brass part can be used as a nut for some outside lights if you drop and lose it lol just touch up with a black marker.
 

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