How to Make off a SWA Gland | Steel Wire Armoured Cable Install

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  • Опубликовано: 30 окт 2024

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  • @teddewan5256
    @teddewan5256 Год назад +7

    Wish all DIY vids were this clear and full of the little tips that make the difference. I like the preview of the next step in fast motion at the end, helps.

  • @davemurphy9276
    @davemurphy9276 Год назад +8

    Mate, you are a diamond! This is what RUclips is so good for. Brilliant tutorial, really well explained, especially the trick of using the hacksaw to score the wire. Followed your instructions exactly and nailed it. Thank you.

  • @franknickols2351
    @franknickols2351 4 месяца назад +3

    Excellent description thanks. Helped me to do the job. Also good verbal articulation with no ‘actually’ and ‘obviously’ redundant words

  • @Gubalicious
    @Gubalicious 3 года назад +27

    Excellent video👍 clear and informative.
    One thing worth mentioning is that the steel wire armour should not be visible at the bottom of the gland assembly when you've tightened up the last waterproof nut with the rubber seal. If it is then the armour has been cut too long and the gland is not waterproof, despite the outer rubber shroud.

    • @FredtheDog...
      @FredtheDog... Год назад

      good point , many people make the same mistake

    • @evilgrin123
      @evilgrin123 9 месяцев назад

      Yes I was thinking the same

    • @shazlyhassanin5845
      @shazlyhassanin5845 4 месяца назад

      Dears kindly can I ask questions

    • @theheathen3645
      @theheathen3645 23 дня назад

      @@Gubalicious it’s also much easier to slide the shroud, locking nut and ring along the cable and past the connection point before scoring and spreading out the steel wires in preparation for the gland to be fitted.
      This helps prevent any struggle with fitting the gland and injury to the hands

  • @jaigh2
    @jaigh2 2 месяца назад +1

    Line up the flats. Brilliant. Now that's attention to detail that makes a good tradesman and professional. We'll done. 😊

  • @acthomson50plus
    @acthomson50plus 3 месяца назад

    Such a clear demonstration! The narrative delivery is wonderfully paced and reassuringly calm.
    (I needed to install an external junction box when I cut clean through an SWA cable next to a tree root with my loppers!🤦‍♂️

  • @misteroz
    @misteroz Год назад +1

    For crying out loud... Wish I'd seen this last week, using the hacksaw to score the armoured cabling would have saved me a lot of headaches! Thanks for a great vid.

  • @k45h3m2
    @k45h3m2 3 месяца назад +1

    Cheers. Got my practical 2365 assesment in a few days. Really needed a easy to understand step by step guide to swa cable. You done a great vid. 👍

  • @roscoenash1003
    @roscoenash1003 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for your time creating this clear video, much more confident asking for glands etc, rather than saying the back blobby part at the ends of the cable. Cheers

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  5 месяцев назад

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @roscoenash1003
      @roscoenash1003 5 месяцев назад

      @@TheDIYGuy1 Managed to do the gland, but may have to redo, as I brought a 4 way rotary isolator and not sure if the Neutral wire will be OK in the N1 slot or has to be in the Neutral separate side connection as literally an inch too short. Waiting for the earth nuts so will redo if need be. Thanks for your time.

  • @jamesbithell1749
    @jamesbithell1749 4 месяца назад +1

    Brilliant video, followed it and installed an SWA supply into my garage this weekend. Thankyou 👍

  • @PerireSerpens
    @PerireSerpens 7 месяцев назад

    My first comment it years but needed to say I was just a bit worried about doing an outdoor connection but youve made it nice and clear. Excellent video!

  • @andrewjackson4422
    @andrewjackson4422 11 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent demonstration. I wish I'd known about the earth locking nut. Back to the shops.

  • @MrFookface
    @MrFookface 2 месяца назад

    Great video. You are EASILY the best DIY explainer on RUclips IMO. Thank you

  • @shaunion1279
    @shaunion1279 7 месяцев назад

    Brilliant video as I installed waterproof sockets but couldn't remember the bit about the wedding ring, easy peasy!😁 You're a star ⭐

  • @alphamale068
    @alphamale068 Месяц назад

    Thanks for taking the time to put this content together - exactly what I needed - really appreciated!

  • @turnbull321
    @turnbull321 24 дня назад

    Great video, very well explained. Thanks!

  • @theheathen3645
    @theheathen3645 Год назад +45

    It’s a lot easier to push the shroud over the cable and the part of the gland needed before you expose the steel wires that can make it harder to do this

    • @rapidadvance6579
      @rapidadvance6579 6 месяцев назад +1

      😮

    • @savingelectric
      @savingelectric Месяц назад +1

      Agreed, I did this today and followed the steps exactly and cut myself trying to get the shroud and wedding ring over the bits of steel.

    • @theheathen3645
      @theheathen3645 Месяц назад

      @@savingelectric
      Nasty mate, I feel for you.
      This happened because the content provider failed to show that stage of the process because he’s not experienced enough to teach others yet.
      He struggled himself that’s why it was edited out 😂
      If it’s any consolation l, I was reckless back in February and lost a tiny bit of my fingertip due to a slip up with a fresh blade. Was savage

  • @SB-fq4ww
    @SB-fq4ww 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you so so much! Loved how easy you make it look and the language used (for beginners like me) thumbs up from me!!

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  5 месяцев назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @paulquinn5260
    @paulquinn5260 4 месяца назад

    Great advice as I’ve got to do the exact content of your video on my garage soon. Thanks Paul from the uk 🇬🇧

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  4 месяца назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @timfoulsham8095
    @timfoulsham8095 Год назад

    Great info, I got a pond to do and a shed so was just concerned how to do it. Now I have some understanding. Thankyou

  • @pkf4124
    @pkf4124 9 месяцев назад +1

    Exactly how it was taught to me at college.

  • @PurpleFlameMedia
    @PurpleFlameMedia Год назад

    Very clear and straightforward video.

  • @davidtaylor8244
    @davidtaylor8244 6 месяцев назад +5

    there is a much easier way than faffing about with a hacksaw simply use a standard plumbers adjustable pipe cutter, it will cut through the outer sheath and score the armour wires in seconds perfectly straight around the cable

  • @elchapooo6668
    @elchapooo6668 Год назад

    Top man got me a job now mate thanks

  • @melliflousbufo
    @melliflousbufo 9 месяцев назад

    Fantastically well explained - thanks!

  • @briansison9326
    @briansison9326 Месяц назад

    Excellent video, just what I needed 😂

  • @rashadhassan853
    @rashadhassan853 9 месяцев назад

    Amazing explanation. Thank you so much

  • @andydunn5673
    @andydunn5673 4 месяца назад

    Spot on
    Thanks for the demonstration

  • @stuartcotterill9475
    @stuartcotterill9475 3 года назад +4

    Thank you, video was excellent exactly what I needed.

  • @johndawe449
    @johndawe449 2 года назад

    Excellent video very clear and concise, and a Bacho spanner.

  • @davida6806
    @davida6806 Год назад +1

    Very informative and professional 👍

  • @carolinepixels
    @carolinepixels 2 года назад

    Thanks for the great video. This will be my weekend project.

  • @vincentjohnson3696
    @vincentjohnson3696 2 года назад +1

    Easy listening not a load of faff like some Will watch more of your videos thanks

  • @leebennett3672
    @leebennett3672 10 месяцев назад

    Great vid as usual 👍👍👍 thank you

  • @LeoGwizdala
    @LeoGwizdala 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks , very clear tutorial.

  • @paulstreeter1655
    @paulstreeter1655 Год назад

    Excellent video clear consice and well covered

  • @Bestofthebest383
    @Bestofthebest383 Год назад +1

    Well done 👏

  • @harry-norton
    @harry-norton 6 месяцев назад

    great video, exactly what I needed!

  • @skabbymuff111
    @skabbymuff111 Год назад

    Great explanation

  • @Skyline26r33
    @Skyline26r33 Год назад

    Great video very well explained 👍👍👍

  • @emmanouilvichos1178
    @emmanouilvichos1178 2 года назад

    All your video are excellent and very informative

  • @cjrodwell
    @cjrodwell 6 месяцев назад

    Sparky quoted me £300 to do 4 of these, thanks a lot. Didn't think it would be that difficult .

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  6 месяцев назад

      👍

    • @Peter-ck7gq
      @Peter-ck7gq 4 месяца назад

      Sparkys hate RUclips and diyers 😂

    • @CBE-d6j
      @CBE-d6j 3 месяца назад

      And how did you get the electrical cert after doing them? Or have you just invalidated your house insurance?

    • @cjrodwell
      @cjrodwell 3 месяца назад +1

      @@CBE-d6j dont know what you're talking about. The circuit was already there when I bought the house 🤫

  • @muckychimney
    @muckychimney 2 месяца назад

    The shroud should always be fitted FIRST. Easy way to do it and get the cut right is place it over the cable end, push hard and the cable will be seen better, cut the top of the shroud off as required, then take the shroud off, turn it around and slide it back onto the cable past the point where the gland is going. The install the outer parts of the gland. Then make the cable off. Doing this way you are less likely to forget the gland and less likely to splay the armourings on the cable when you fit the gland.
    You also need to mention that this is a CW - Waterproof gland for use outdoors. Do not use BW glands as they are for use inside.

  • @elless317
    @elless317 5 месяцев назад

    Well done video, congrats. I need to connect an armoured 3 core black cable like that one in your video, but I am not sure about the size. External diameter is 17.7 mm. What gland should I use?
    Thanks😉

  • @CBE-d6j
    @CBE-d6j 3 месяца назад

    1.5 3 core you can cut with 200mm cable cutters 👍. Lot easier than a hack saw on a small cable.

  • @ianw5119
    @ianw5119 2 года назад +1

    Excellent. Just what I was after. Thanks

  • @leecornwall8381
    @leecornwall8381 Месяц назад

    Excellent video, but will electricians be happy connecting this up considering they haven't made if off themselves?

  • @omugz9444
    @omugz9444 2 года назад

    Clear and Concise video.

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 года назад

      Thanks, glad it was helpful

    • @omugz9444
      @omugz9444 2 года назад

      @@TheDIYGuy1 I am in the gas plumbing trade. So the 'the know how' of the task u were explaining was not new to my eyes. But I was very impressed with your steady way of communication. Speaking clearly and not waffling in your video must have been really positive for any newbie watching. Keep up your flow and keep your videos coming.

  • @stevemitchell4914
    @stevemitchell4914 Год назад

    Thanks. I’ll get a sparkie. 😃

  • @builtstrongertolastlonger3158
    @builtstrongertolastlonger3158 Год назад

    Great video . Thank you

  • @AB-kv6qx
    @AB-kv6qx 3 месяца назад

    Thanks mate, Excellent video, well explained, and excellent tip with earth flange.
    Most of all thanks for not ramming home aboyt suscribing at the start of the video.
    I only susbscribe ro decent people with gould content, that dont demend a subscribe at the beginning

  • @andrewgreenwood5938
    @andrewgreenwood5938 2 года назад +1

    Have you done a video on installing a small garage/shed consumer unit?

  • @bertrossi4653
    @bertrossi4653 Год назад

    Good stuff keep the contents coming 👍

  • @Orgakoyd
    @Orgakoyd 10 месяцев назад

    Great video! Regarding scraping the paint on a metal enclosure, if the metal enclosure has a earth stud/terminal in it for the earth lead from the banjo/earth nut to attach to, is scraping paint necessary?

  • @goobiie
    @goobiie Год назад

    Great video

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  Год назад

      Thanks, glad you found it helpful

  • @austinbriggs8323
    @austinbriggs8323 2 года назад +1

    Great video thanks. I've got 7 of these to do tomorrow. Subscribed and liked 👍

  • @dns72
    @dns72 4 месяца назад

    This is really helpful, thanks. I've a couple of these to do shortly - the only bit I can't work out is that little earth strap! Is this a complete thing you can purchase somewhere, or do you need to just buy some crimps and make it yourself?

  • @evoxcy5567
    @evoxcy5567 Год назад

    Good job

  • @dimchohvarchilkov683
    @dimchohvarchilkov683 9 месяцев назад

    Brilliant!

  • @stevestgeorge8393
    @stevestgeorge8393 Год назад

    Great help,top man.😊

  • @jimmington2
    @jimmington2 3 месяца назад +1

    Where do you get these Earthing Straps?

  • @fishandreptileinfo
    @fishandreptileinfo 2 года назад

    Brilliant Video, Thank You.

  • @cristofacar
    @cristofacar Год назад

    Apart from the clear explanation, I compliment you on the editing and sound quality and - glory be - no effin background music 🙂

  • @jameslincs
    @jameslincs 2 года назад

    Great video, very helpful. Thanks

  • @jimothy1905
    @jimothy1905 Год назад

    Mate this is EXACTLY what I needed to see. One question tho, I'm using 4mm SWA to power & light a log cabin. What kind of cable do I send through the wall to the main house consumer unit?

    • @stirious8407
      @stirious8407 Год назад

      Use the SWA cable as it provides mechanical protection while going through a brick wall

  • @martinhannon6135
    @martinhannon6135 2 года назад

    Very helpful. Thanks.

  • @recce45
    @recce45 Год назад

    Perfect Vid for what i'm doing. Lots of detail which is perfect. Quick question. Where i wanted to terminate my armoured cable into an Outdoor Weatherproof Junction Box is few feet from a water butt . Is this a problem as regards regulations? Thanks in advance and keep the vids coming

    • @stirious8407
      @stirious8407 Год назад

      It should be fine, the only time this would have trouble for regulations is when you're installing it in a "special location" a.k.a a bathroom, if you're still worried use a higher IPX grade junction box

  • @markburgess777
    @markburgess777 4 месяца назад

    Thanks

  • @explosivefitnessuk
    @explosivefitnessuk 2 года назад

    Thanks for this mate. Very helpful

  • @alejandroastorga653
    @alejandroastorga653 Год назад

    Hi mate, In my house we have 1 junction box (Outdoor) and from there 2 SWA cable 2.5mm come out for 2 different areas. They are plugs but we use them for lighting and charging some battery tools in the garage. I'm worried maybe the consumption is not dangerous or maybe the installation. Excellent video mate!

  • @adam.f89
    @adam.f89 6 месяцев назад

    Great video, very helpful! I'm looking to make off an SWA gland on a SWA Ethernet cable into a very similar junction box - does the SWA still need earthing? And if so, how would I do this, given there won't be an earth to connect to? I can't find anything online that covers this and it's driving me crazy haha

  • @JamesStringer-x9g
    @JamesStringer-x9g Год назад

    Regarding the wire you have running though your house that is connected to your MAIN fuse box. is this of it's own RCB? is so what Amp? like to see the mains board. Thanks!

  • @train4905
    @train4905 2 месяца назад

    Awsome😊😊

  • @dean1coxy
    @dean1coxy 2 года назад

    Good video mate

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 года назад

      Thanks, glad you liked it

  • @davidayriss7271
    @davidayriss7271 2 года назад

    Great video and so easy to follow great job

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 года назад

      Thanks, glad it was helpful

    • @davidayriss7271
      @davidayriss7271 2 года назад

      @@TheDIYGuy1 I took my swa from my old concrete shed via a waterproof connector the wires were different from the power in my old shed red,green,blue, and my 2.5mm colours were black , brown, grey . Can you recommend a CU for my shed taking in mind it will be supplying to 4 sockets 2 small led strip lights and a light switch.

  • @fanoscharalambous2098
    @fanoscharalambous2098 2 года назад +2

    Great video, do you have a video how to connect to the house consumer unit or mains

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 года назад +1

      Thanks. I'm afraid I don't.

    • @fanoscharalambous2098
      @fanoscharalambous2098 2 года назад

      @@TheDIYGuy1
      I need some advice and hope you can help.
      I've installed a BG consular unit in my garage and run armod cable to the house.
      What is the best way to connect to the house power supply?

  • @gerbo21
    @gerbo21 2 года назад

    Brilliant video, exactly what i needed. Cheers man

  • @lukebranson
    @lukebranson 2 года назад

    Well done

  • @sgtbilko2950
    @sgtbilko2950 5 месяцев назад

    TY ❤

  • @pah9844
    @pah9844 8 месяцев назад

    Hi mate.
    When you have 4 core, red, blue, black, yellow, is the connection to the meta box (metal stands) to CPC of the 4 core as no CPC in the 4 core.

  • @apocreg11
    @apocreg11 2 года назад

    Amazing thank you!

  • @gurjsagoo4380
    @gurjsagoo4380 3 года назад +3

    Great video, can you spur off any ring mains socket providing you add a fuse spur? I.e. when all ring sockets are already protected by a RCD at the board?

    • @BMW-Tourer
      @BMW-Tourer 2 года назад +1

      Yes, in theory, you shouldn't spur off a spur but fuse it with 13amp fuse.

  • @Mark-wx1ho
    @Mark-wx1ho Год назад

    Spot on. Good video.

  • @nadeemahmad2959
    @nadeemahmad2959 2 года назад +1

    So nice sir❤💗💗💖💕👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

  • @linsteadar496
    @linsteadar496 2 года назад

    1st Class thank you

  • @iamtheresurrection4141
    @iamtheresurrection4141 Год назад

    Great video thanks. I'm planning on installing an outdoor socket from a socket in summer house and this will help. When it comes to the socket, should I also use the earthing nut and earthing cable on it?

  • @jasoncartwright4400
    @jasoncartwright4400 16 дней назад

    Is it legal to make this connection and run power to an outbuilding/shed in the UK?

    • @hanwell42
      @hanwell42 5 дней назад

      Not illegal. But if it causes a fire or electric shock your insurance could be invalid.

  • @paulcoates208
    @paulcoates208 Год назад

    How’s it going, what sealant did you use around the cable going through the wall into the house?

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  Год назад +1

      You can use any good sealant such as CT1

  • @njwareing6408
    @njwareing6408 3 года назад +3

    Great Video, But always follow BS 7671 and manufacturers instructions, Part P is the building regs pertaining to notifiable works

    • @toddbod94
      @toddbod94 2 года назад +1

      Part P applies here because installing SWA could be part of a job that would be notifiable work, e.g adding an additional circuit for an outbuilding.

  • @spacegekko
    @spacegekko Год назад +1

    Great video although my armoured cable colours are black, grey and brown!

  • @TheDaztheraz
    @TheDaztheraz Месяц назад

    What is the purpose of adding the earth to the armour?

  • @JohnDundee-el2ro
    @JohnDundee-el2ro 8 месяцев назад +1

    Better using a SWA cable stripper it looks like a plumbers pipe cutter and you just move it round and round the cable it cuts through the wire as well

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  8 месяцев назад

      Yeah seen those, I may have to get one

  • @yousufb93
    @yousufb93 Год назад

    Quick few questions
    So what are you connecting the SWA to. Is that just 2.5 twin and earth from the ring main. And on the otherside at the shed for example would you do the same. Connect it to 2.5 twin and earth using terminal blocks and then connect up your sockets
    Secondly the SWA i saw online has difference colour cable. Grey, black and brown. Is this the same stuff.
    Also I was going to trail the cable underground in conduit. Have you got it under the slabs?

  • @sarfudheensarfudheen9420
    @sarfudheensarfudheen9420 2 года назад

    Veri good idia i am india

  • @jamessewell5788
    @jamessewell5788 2 года назад +1

    Genuinely great video. Very informative and well paced

    • @TheDIYGuy1
      @TheDIYGuy1  2 года назад

      That's great to hear, thanks

  • @LesterBorn-j2m
    @LesterBorn-j2m 25 дней назад

    Weston Lights

  • @geoffreyholmes564
    @geoffreyholmes564 Год назад

    Hi, Mind if I ask if the armoured cable for safety when feeding electric out to say an outbuilding/garage type situation? and would that then connect into a consumer unit? Great video thanks!

    • @paulw6183
      @paulw6183 Год назад

      Armoured cable is normally the safest choice if you're running to a garage or an outbuilding, ideally the cable will be buried but you can clip along a wall, fence etc. if you don't mind having it on display.

  • @alexramsey4618
    @alexramsey4618 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for sharing...

  • @Stefsax
    @Stefsax Год назад

    Do you need an earthing nut if it's in a plastic case?

    • @stirious8407
      @stirious8407 Год назад

      Yes as it's earthing the metal wires (armor) within the Armoured cable

  • @rickynorris91
    @rickynorris91 2 года назад +4

    Hi,
    Great vid massive help.
    Question: i need to power man cave and wouldn’t mind an outdoor socket too.
    Can I take the power from inside 13amp socket, to outdoor water tight socket, then SWA from that socket to cave ? I’d the. Want to run lights and sockets off the other end in the cave.
    Any info would be greatly appreciated!
    Thanks again for these vids