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The importance of cable glands in electrical installations cannot be overstated. They perform a wide range of functions that involve protecting the equipment from adverse weather conditions. The choice of cable glands, therefore, has a lot to do with the kind of environment it is likely to be used in. From glands that are dustproof and hence prevent dust from causing mechanical damage to the equipment, to flame-proof glands that prevent the escape of any gas or spark or flame, there are a wide variety of cable glands that are available. In areas where cables are installed underwater, cable glands have a strong role to play in offering protection against moisture, extreme temperature, pressure and more.
Importance of Waterproof Cable Glands for Light Fittings
In fact, waterproof cable glands are the need of the hour wherever there is fear of water seeping in through the cable opening. What the waterproof gland does, is to form a tight seal that prevents the water from entering and causing damage to the electronic device.
If, therefore, you are looking for a suitable cable gland for your outdoor light fitting, you need to look for waterproof cable glands that besides attaching the cable to the light fitting also do not allow the passage of water. For this, it is important that you choose glands with the right Ingress Rating that can protect the light fitting against water as well as dust. Using a wrong gland, on the other hand, leads to entry of water into the fitting, causing damage. For the uninitiated, an IP or Ingress protection rating is essentially what offers security against foreign substances. The letters IP, are followed by two digits. The first digit is indicative of the degree of security from foreign bodies and the second shows the degree of security from moisture. You could take your pick from water tight, water resistant or water repellant glands, depending on the environment that you want to use them in. The IP rating, is a great indicator to help you make the choice. Water-proof cable glands with IP ratings from IP65 to IP68, for example are in popular demand when it comes to providing security from dust and water.
Besides choosing the right cable gland, it is important that the cable glands are fixed tightly. You also need to ensure that the glands are checked regularly, so that any issues can be caught early.
Another aspect to note is that if multiple cables are being used, it isn’t enough to use a single gland. What is advised if multiple cables are being used is to choose a junction box. That way you would ensure that water and dust do not seep through the cable’s opening.
Ever so often, problems ensue when all of these issues are disregarded and the choice of cable glands is made basis costs alone. This happens if the cable gland is considered as a sundry accessory alone. While you may save a little on the costs, the fact is that you may land up incurring far higher maintenance costs and even harming your light fitting.
At BICC, we have a wide range of cable glands that work in harsh environmental conditions. Our cable glands are equipped with features such as a deluge seal and RAC ring that ensure foreign matter does not enter the cable and keeps your appliances working seamlessly. In short, what you are doing by installing the waterproof cable glands is that you are increasing the lifespan of your appliance as also reducing any maintenance costs.
Cable glands also offer ease of assembly and dismantling which makes the process seamless. Importantly, what you have with waterproof glands is not just a device that ensures your appliance safety, but also complete peace of mind. Little surprise then that waterproof Cable glands find wide application in a wide variety of industries including underwater lights, outdoor security cameras, fountains, waterproof LED lights, to name a few.
Besides proving high quality Cable glands, BICC also manufactures a wide range of cables and other cable accessories that are industry leading and meet safety standards. It is imperative, that for your outdoor light fitting, the right cable is also chosen. For an outdoor light fitting, a PVC- sheathed cable works well.
Ensure that you have a professional available for the the cable gland installation and you can rest assured that your outdoor light fitting works seamlessly.
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