Cable Glands

[beneteau_305_553]

Does anyone know of a proper cable gland that is watertight to IP67 and suitable for mounting through the cabin roof in front of the mast?

The standard industial glands seem to be made for either M20 or M25 threaded sockets or have a backnut that is only suitable for a base thickness of up to 2 mm.

I've got chrome plated brass ones at present screwed onto the cabin roof but the rubber gromet doesn't seem to be compressed sufficiently by the knurled nut to maintain a watertight seal under arduous conditions.

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[Roberto]

I do not know if it would be suitable for you, but why not trying a small gooseneck, 10-15cm high, you thread the wire and then fill it with silicone, easily removable. Works very well.



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[graham]

I have something similar the only way I have got them 100% watertight is with a smear of "seakaflex"ontop of the grommet around the cables.

Not very pretty and has to be redone if you pull the cable out for any reason.

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[pvb]

As an alternative...

Instead of conventional cable glands, had you considered using a stainless steel gooseneck pipe? These are used by Hallberg Rassy and are very effective. You can buy them from HR Parts & Accessories for about £30 plus shipping.

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[Strathglass]

Re: As an alternative...

Do you have contact information for HR? .

Just what I have been looking for.

Iain



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[beneteau_305_553]

Re: As an alternative...

Are they watertight or do HR put silicone sealant inside?

I perhaps get more water on deck than a HR.

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[Novice]

Re: As an alternative...

Hanse use these as well, and may be able to supply the part cheaper.

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[pvb]

Click the picture... (nm)

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[pvb]

No silicone sealant...

They're not watertight, but you'd need a lot of water over the deck before it would leak. Some people stuff a bit of rag up the open end. You could seal it with silicone, but that might make it difficult to remove/replace wires at a later date.

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[Gunfleet]

Re: No silicone sealant...

I'd have though some neoprene or even a carbouy rubber plug would do the job nicely.

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[Rich_F]

HR Contact Information

Main web site: www.hallberg-rassy.se

Just click on the online parts link at the bottom left.

In my experience, service has always been friendly and very fast.

Rich


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