Bonding nipples

[IzzyS]

While doing a job today I came across a radial circuit in a domestic garage wired in 2.5mm T & E "glanded" into metalclad sockets (from the top) using these 20mm Bonding Nipple. All sockets, except the last, had two cables clamped into one nipple.

I don't understand what the NICEIC contractor who installed them was trying to achieve, as he hasn't maintained the IP4X on the top surface, the cables aren't subject to strain anyway, and IMHO the nipples aren't really suitable for two T&E in one.

What do you reckon? Pukka job, or was he just using up some left-over bits?

 

[cadspark]

Is this now the s & m forum?

 

[kerching]

Either using up the leftovers OR comes from a factory/industrial background and some 'fell' into his toolbox!

The Yanks love them apparently............ :coat

 

[SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH]

They are from the old lead sheathed cables that were the forerunner to Tw&e. I forgot they you could still get them.

 

[Evans Electric]

I don't think its a big deal TBH Izzys .

Enlighten me on IP4X for the top of socket boxes , I only have the top of Consumer units in my ageing memory banks.

 

[kerching]

I don't think its a big deal TBH Izzys . Enlighten me on IP4X for the top of socket boxes , I only have the top of Consumer units in my ageing memory banks.

I thought it was the top horizontal surface of any enclosure...I may well be wrong see wife for details!

I remember them being called 'lead-conns'.......... :coat

 

[batty]

He must have plenty of money. I prefer to use a 20mm nylon gland and pay about 25p for one of those although generally I will use a bit of conduit in a garage.

 

[SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH]

He must have plenty of money. I prefer to use a 20mm nylon gland and pay about 25p for one of those although generally I will use a bit of conduit in a garage.

I prefer to use a blind grommet and pay about 2p for one of those.

 

[Evans Electric]

I thought it was the top horizontal surface of any enclosure...I may well be wrong see wife for details!I remember them being called 'lead-conns'.......... :coat

You're probably right Kerch , damned if I remember it though ... just retained the top of C/units .

 

[NozSpark]

It's IP2X for the top and IP4X for other surfaces of any enclosure guys

 

[SLIPSHOD & SLAPDASH]

The installer could claim the bonding nipples open bit is not the top of an enclosure

 

[springcrocus]

It's IP2X for the top and IP4X for other surfaces of any enclosure guys

Indeed it is, Noz

I always thought that nipples such as these were for side or bottom entry.

 

[NozSpark]

Indeed it is, NozI always thought that nipples such as these were for side or bottom entry.

Sounds painful

 

[Steve3948]

I think Lewden Plugs have these for thick rubber flex and SY cable

 

[springcrocus]

Sounds painful

You didn't get one of those inspection cameras from LIDL the other day, did you?

 

[NozSpark]

Unfortunately not

 

[IzzyS]

Thanks for the comments. I'll stick with blind grommets, conduit or nylon glands.

It's IP2X for the top and IP4X for other surfaces of any enclosure guys

I'm off to amend my copy of the BGB 416.2.2

 

[NozSpark]

Thanks for the comments. I'll stick with blind grommets, conduit or nylon glands.I'm off to amend my copy of the BGB 416.2.2

Oh ******,, I've done it again...

I do that regularly for some reason