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| Subject: | Re: firewall grommets. |
--> KR-List message posted by: "LarryRobertHelming" <lhelming@sigecom.net>
----- Original Message -----
From: <haroldwoods@rogers.com>
Subject: KR-List: firewall grommets.
> --> KR-List message posted by: <haroldwoods@rogers.com>
>
> Passing wire and cables through the fire wall can be accomplished by using
> the appropriate sized electrical nipple.
> Let us say that you have to put a marine push/pull cable of 3/8 " diameter
> through the fire wall. Get a 2" or 3" nipple through which the cable fits
> snugly. Use a hacksaw to cut out the upper half of one end for about 3/4"
> from let us say the right hand end. Use a nut on both sides of the
firewall
> to retain the nipple or weld a circular plate onto the nipple and by means
> of 3 screw mount it through a hole in the firewall.Push the cable (or
wire)
> through and anchor it to the nipple with a 1/4" stainless steel adjustable
> clamp which goes over the top of the cable and under the buttom of the
uncut
> portion of the nipple. The fixture can be completely sealed with high
> temperature silicone if desired. You have only to choose the size of the
> nipple to suit your cable/wire situation. Electrical nipples are much
> lighter than iron plumbing nipples.
> Harold Woods
> Orillia,ON.Canada.
> haroldwoods@rogers.com
> ((((((((((())))))))))))))
What temps can electrical nipples handle? Have you got a part number and
source for buying electrical nipples?
Larry in Indiana
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