I'm putting a wireless controller outside. Coming off a spare mcb on protected side. Using 4mm to an isolator then above damp course to outside wiska box to terminate to 4mm swa. My question is I'll be using the earth glands to connect the armour to the cpc but with these attached can you still connect conduit? It's more for cosmetic reasons as I don't like the look of swa running down a wall. Will a wiska aperture allow the gland unit and conduit nut to fit togther?
Yes because the thread is still on the box, assuming you are using pvc conduit just fit a male box coupler.
Yes as only using conduit for the wall to grounding then just see underground until the wireless junction box.
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Octopus
Are you a spark with CPS membership?
Cheers didn't know how much room the earth gland bar took up.
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Darkwood
@telectrix - I take it your bored? (2 posts deleted)
It would be appreciated if you didn't start derailing threads with video posts etc, I see the OP has posted a reasonable question and expect he is not looking to be mocked for the level of said query, it is clear by his profile he is not a DIYer but just out of his comfort zone.
It would be appreciated if you didn't start derailing threads with video posts etc, I see the OP has posted a reasonable question and expect he is not looking to be mocked for the level of said query, it is clear by his profile he is not a DIYer but just out of his comfort zone.
@telectrix - I take it your bored?
It would be appreciated if you didn't start derailing threads with video posts etc, I see the OP has posted a reasonable question and expect he is not looking to be mocked for the level of said query, it is clear by his profile he is not a DIYer but just out of his comfort zone.
Very true on that. I'm an aircraft spark by trade and now industrial elect so don't come into domestic stuff really with the regs. As I haven't used wiska boxes before as I normally just use galvanised boxes. I wanted to be clear before I start and get the stuff. Plush don't want it to look crap
The plate has two non threaded 20mm holes so a male coupler will thread through it.
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Octopus
For a customer?
No for me. I'm not as domestic spark so not part of a board
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Just to clarify, are you intending to use plastic or metal conduit?
If you are installing a new circuit it is notifiable to building control under Part P of the Building Regulations.
Which ever couple fits the run is so small I'm not fussed
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Unless someone specifically asks, I never bother posting that certification and or notification is required.
I figure this is an electrical forum, not a building regulations forum.
I figure this is an electrical forum, not a building regulations forum.
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Threaded galv conduit will screw straight in to the earth gland without need of a coupler.
If you do want to use a coupler, then you would need either a long brass bush or a nipple coupler and female coupler.
With plastic, a male adapter should have a thread long enough to reach the earth gland, you may have to enlarge the hole in the whiska box.
The brass plate is not threaded. You do not open the hole in the Wiska box you use the thread and then use the grub screw on the plate to fasten the gland.
Is your mate an electrician then?
No he's in taxidermy
What figures?
Put it this way if I can wire a 9 million pound aircraft avionics suite and air defence system. I'm sure I can manage a 10m swa line. And as I'll be notifying my local authority to get them to sign it off what really does figure?? Anyway it's my house and my insurance policy and some kind people have answered my quiry so... go figure.
Put it this way if I can wire a 9 million pound aircraft avionics suite and air defence system. I'm sure I can manage a 10m swa line. And as I'll be notifying my local authority to get them to sign it off what really does figure?? Anyway it's my house and my insurance policy and some kind people have answered my quiry so... go figure.
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I'm not doubting your obvious talents Mate, you are obviously well versed in wiring up aircraft, question is, can you honestly say, your service qualifications, relate to the rules and regulations regarding domestic installations, you may think so but it's very doubtful, imo, I really don't mean to be savage, domestic electrics, may be know where near the skill set of an Aircraft Tech, but there are rules to follow. Your insurance company may have something to say on this issue Mate. I wish you luck and hope you get the desired results you want.
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Don't worry I have my 17th edition. That solves all problems doesn't it. I know there are rules to follow but that isn't the initial question here is it. How you can assume all that from me asking about if a coupler will fit alongside an earth gland you must have other talents apart from being a spark. I also work installing 3 phase motors and drive systems so don't deal with building control as it's not required in my sector as being a competent person I can do it. Hence why my buddy from the controls department will be signing the new circuit off. I could be a cowboy about it and not bother at all but thats not how i work.
Think I had better sign off on this one, for fear of saying something, perhaps I shouldn't.
Yea I've also read all the Harry potter books on my own too
Maybe you should have signed off before you started. The generous blokes/ladies already assisted with my query before you started piping up. So you were zero help anyway
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GMES
Firstly @Powellm welcome to the forum, it nice to have all walks of life on the forum and you are clearly a clever guy with your background.
Also apologies for the interrogation you seem to be getting from Certain members, it's not something we encourage.
Off the back of that can all members please refrain from getting the thumb screws out everytime someone asks a question.
The op asked a specific question in his opening post that could have been answered without all the rubbish that ensued.
@Pete999 Not sure if you're hitting the vino a bit hard today but if so maybe don't post at the same time, it's never a good combination.
Any negative posts by anyone will be deleted, we have worked to hard getting the forum to where it is to start letting it slip back to the old ways.
Also apologies for the interrogation you seem to be getting from Certain members, it's not something we encourage.
Off the back of that can all members please refrain from getting the thumb screws out everytime someone asks a question.
The op asked a specific question in his opening post that could have been answered without all the rubbish that ensued.
@Pete999 Not sure if you're hitting the vino a bit hard today but if so maybe don't post at the same time, it's never a good combination.
Any negative posts by anyone will be deleted, we have worked to hard getting the forum to where it is to start letting it slip back to the old ways.
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davesparks
I may have read this wrong but have got impression that the SWA is going in the conduit? In which case the conduit will have to stop a few inches short of the risks box for the SWA gland to fit.
Unless you use a bigger conduit which fits over the SWA gland, but that then would only be able to butt up to the box rather than coupling tonit.
Unless you use a bigger conduit which fits over the SWA gland, but that then would only be able to butt up to the box rather than coupling tonit.
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Octopus
He's not a new member ..............
Risking being told off by the mods, but this sounds a right ole coup d'état.
We've finally got a registered competent sparks, thats infiltrated a local building control, and completing compliance certificates with a nod & a wink
Personally, I would just take the chance and not bother doing a notification, and risk the very low chance of a prosecution, rather than the possibility of being found guilty of bribing a public official and him losing his job, because of misconduct in a public office; which come with a slightly high tier of punishment.
Just saying
PPS. The Wiska boxes have threaded orifices, and as said the brass earthing kits do not. So this combination gives you the flexibility to do want you want.
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