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Stuffing gland and swa

Is it okay to use stuffing gland with swa as long as as the armour is earthed at the supply end?
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  • I don't see why not for smaller sizes provided that the cable is well clipped as the stuffing gland will be much less robust than a normal gland.  I would also cut the armour back (I assume its not needed for CPC) to just outside the gland and cover the sheath, exposed armour and inner sheath with a thick heat shrink ideally adhesive lined.  That way the stuffing gland wont force the armour into the sheath/ insulation.  You will need to take special care with the way that the armour is cut to avoid jagged / bent ends which will cause more trouble than usual.
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  • I don't see why not for smaller sizes provided that the cable is well clipped as the stuffing gland will be much less robust than a normal gland.  I would also cut the armour back (I assume its not needed for CPC) to just outside the gland and cover the sheath, exposed armour and inner sheath with a thick heat shrink ideally adhesive lined.  That way the stuffing gland wont force the armour into the sheath/ insulation.  You will need to take special care with the way that the armour is cut to avoid jagged / bent ends which will cause more trouble than usual.
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