Hard work gone from metal conduit

[oldtimespark]

While searching Youtube I came across this video.

[YT]

https://www.youtube.com/embed/vorTxUx4pO8?feature=oembed[/YT]Has any forum member used the product? If so what are you thoughts on it?

 

[Andy™]

looks a bit dodgy using it as an earth? only relying on one little grub screw?

also not as water resistant. water could easily run down and into box

 

[steptoe]

was thinking that too Andy,

not much of an IP rating, even in a dusty environment,

deffo wouldnt be using it outside, or as an earthing system,

I dont think too many big industries would accept it.

 

[wozz]

the value of the marketing material is devalued in my opinion by the fact operative one is clearly ****e at cutting threads.

 

[Sidewinder]

OP1 yep NFG at threading!

IMHO

IP rating insufficient for many applications.

Use as a cpc, Hmmm... I would not be happy unless I had done a high current test on it, or the maker certified it as such. Don't think they could do that without stating torque settings for the grub screws though. This would add to the install time and the on cost of the torque control devices.

Mechanical strength of the joints would be low, thus VERY doubtful you could use it within the National Offender Management Services locations!

Doubtful that it would be suitable for Ex locations.

We could go on!

 

[danny7299]

Don't like it at all ... !

 

[Sidewinder]

OldTime,

That depends on the standard though, give them some credit please?

I think it does have applications, but not many more than pvc conduit.

The only advantage IMHO over pvc is that it offers greater mechanical protection.

It may even offer lower IP rating.

All this aside good find, there may well be some applications we can use it for.

 

[oldtimespark]

Deleted post about BSI to harsh

 

[steptoe]

probably good for temp installations like exhibitions etc,,

fast up and fast down while still giving a good degree of mechanical protection for the few weeks or whatever,

and usually inside a large hall so IP etc virtually redundant.

I can see some uses for it,

just not in the mainstream day to day stuff most of us do.

 

[revjames]

RSI from threading? I spent 3 months doing nothing but 25mm galv and as long as you use cutting lube its fine. 20mm can be done with your little finger! Has the world gone soft?

 

[Lurch]

Definitely not a replacement for galv completely, but a good idea for jobs where you'd like some galv but end up with PVC because of the time\money factor. I can see it being handy in places. Also not a lot of people have the kit to do galv as it can cost a few quid so it opens up the market a bit.

RSI from threading? I spent 3 months doing nothing but 25mm galv and as long as you use cutting lube its fine. 20mm can be done with your little finger! Has the world gone soft?

3 Months? I spent years doing it!

 

[spinlondon]

Months and years, you two are slower than the bloke in the video!

 

[Bacon]

the value of the marketing material is devalued in my opinion by the fact operative one is clearly ****e at cutting threads.

headbangROTFWL

 

[Evans Electric]

It would have its uses I think. Did wonder why the new super fast method needed two blokes to install and whats with the gloves ?

 

[Badger]

It would have its uses I think. Did wonder why the new super fast method needed two blokes to install and whats with the gloves ?

health and safety re shards of metal

 

[gselectrical]

Definitely not a replacement for galv completely, but a good idea for jobs where you'd like some galv but end up with PVC because of the time\money factor. I can see it being handy in places. Also not a lot of people have the kit to do galv as it can cost a few quid so it opens up the market a bit.3 Months? I spent years doing it!

Me 2! and I'm only 23!.

Would 3 grub screws resolve the earthing issue?

Not sure about IP ratings though. Some sort of gasket?

 

[Lurch]

TBH, there is already a speedfit galv conduit system about anyway, I know it's been about since I first started my apprenticeship. No idea what it's called, but it's just a pushfit clip on type thing.

 

[steptoe]

TBH, there is already a speedfit galv conduit system about anyway, I know it's been about since I first started my apprenticeship. No idea what it's called, but it's just a pushfit clip on type thing.

is it actually still about, ?

seen it about once in my life,

it was carp too, that push clip stuff?

 

[Lurch]

is it actually still about, ?seen it about once in my life,

it was carp too, that push clip stuff?

I've never used it or seen it for sale anywhere, just seen it here and there on jobs. TBH it looked useful, easy to fit and some extra mechanical protection over PVC. IIRC there was just a clip type spring thing loosely flapping about inside the fitting, so probably no mechanical strength or electrical continuity through the joint.

 

[gselectrical]

I've never used it or seen it for sale anywhere, just seen it here and there on jobs. TBH it looked useful, easy to fit and some extra mechanical protection over PVC. IIRC there was just a clip type spring thing loosely flapping about inside the fitting, so probably no mechanical strength or electrical continuity through the joint.

I used some sort of galv/pvc conduit on an a RAF base 18 months ago. It had the mecanical protection of galv, but the outer layer was PVC. You could bend it with a hand held conduit former (or over your knee, without a spring).

Cant remember what it was called now. Expensive though

Supertube possibly?