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Hi all,

This is my first post, so here goes.

I recently terminated SWA in an IP66 Wiska box with the CPC and Steel linked together at the terminal block within the junction box. As the steel is earthed, I can see no fault with this however this has been called into question and I am somewhat of the opinion this is due to a client looking for reason to negotiate on price. Is there any necessicity to use glands and earth nut with SWA. Surely an IP66 junction box with appropriate terminal block contained is acceptable? I can not see any regualation anyone concerning this.

Thanks,

Ken
 
mechanical security of the fixing of the cable is best achieved by using the correct gland, nut and banjo, (or earth nut). same reason that you fit your brake calipers on your car/van with bolts, not string.
 
Have you used a proper gland? Or as I suspect twisted the armourings to make it off directly into the terminal block?

An SWA cable should always be terminated with the correct gland, if it isn't used int his instance then the IP rating of the box will be incorrect also.
 
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Earthing Bar for 85mm Wiska Box from Aerial Shack by: Wiska - Aerial

you can use one of these to terminate the earth

Good spot dilib ............did you use a gland?
 
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shouldn't take much effort to fit correct glands. if outdoors make sure to fit the exterior type.
 
so have you glanded the cable correctly or done as others have stated just twisted some armourings and connected them in with the cpc please say you havent done this?? and again have you used the correct size exterior type glands etc?
 

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