Surprising bulgin socket design

[stuartwineberg]

Just got a low profile socket and very surprised to see no provision for cable clamping on it, just 2 terminals. Very poor. Am I missing something?

 

[duncan99210]

Very few sockets have any cable clamping devices:think about the design of domestic sockets. it’s because they‘re static, so once fixed in place there little or no need for a cable clamp. Plugs often (usually) have a cable clamp of some variety as they’re constantly being removed and replaced so need some means of protecting the connection from damage. I’ve had Bulgin plug and sockets on the boat for years now with no problems at all.

 

[dune16]

Just got a low profile socket and very surprised to see no provision for cable clamping on it, just 2 terminals. Very poor. Am I missing something?

If its the bulkhead mount then you can get the backshell which seals the cable and in turn grips it.

 

[stuartwineberg]

If its the bulkhead mount then you can get the backshell which seals the cable and in turn grips it.

Thanks, may have got the wrong one - I have the low profile one which works well in terms of not likely to get knocked but has nothing behind it

 

[KompetentKrew]

My tiller pilot uses the Buglin "Buccaneer Standard Series" - looks like all of them have the screw thread.

 

[Black Sheep]

If its the bulkhead mount then you can get the backshell which seals the cable and in turn grips it.

Thank you for that - news to me! Like the OP, I have been disappointed to find no good physical connection. Bulkhead sockets are often installed in places like cockpit lockers with lots of scope for cables to get dislodged.

 

[Daverw]

If your really concerned about it fit a small plastic box on the back without the lid fitted

 

[MikeCC]

The plugs clamp the cable with the gland at the end. For sockets, I think you would expect to secure the cable appropriately as part of the installation; ie it shouldn't be moving anyway.

Inline sockets with similar body to plugs are available if it's a floating cable.

 

[stuartwineberg]

Thanks all - A strain relieving loop at the back and some cable clips should do it