---------------------------------------------------------- KR-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 05/24/04: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:11 AM - Re: firewall grommets. (LarryRobertHelming) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:11:20 AM PST US From: "LarryRobertHelming" Subject: Re: KR-List: firewall grommets. --> KR-List message posted by: "LarryRobertHelming" ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: KR-List: firewall grommets. > --> KR-List message posted by: > > 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