Serrated washers on steel conduit

[Rocboni]

If it was the case it is a better practice why were we not doing so decades since

I thought that we were. My understanding that in England the method was different in Scotland, so I'd be interested hearing from Scottish members.

 

[Bobster]

I've always used flanged couplers that incorporate a lead washer for when I used to install conduit systems. Although that was also a requisite for the M&Q regs I was working to at the time.

 

[Pete999]

All right I know I'm going to get some sheet over this, to answer a question someone posed the reason why they didn't use these things years ago was/is because installation standards have gone by the wayside, how many sparkys clean the ends of couplers when used as an end to be fitted into an accessory? how may file the lock nut? how many clean the paint from an accessory box? go figure.

 

[Des 56]

I thought that we were. My understanding that in England the method was different in Scotland, so I'd be interested hearing from Scottish members.

Wales is my experience, but I would have thought the whole of the UK was more unified back then,especially trade practices concerning serrated washers

 

[Rocboni]

Looks like I don't really have an argument.

 

[streamer]

Where did you go to College Rocboni? I'm from the same area as you and I'm sure we were taught to use them at college. Also, it was standard practice when I worked for a large contractor in Glasgow. As was lock rings behind couplers, which you don't always see.

 

[Rocboni]

Scottish Borders.

 

[streamer]

Scottish Borders.

Me too. Although it was the old one up the hill about 20 years ago.

 

[Rocboni]

You'll have been taught by Kenny Redpath then?

 

[streamer]

Yes, is he still on the go? He must be a fair age now.