Cable terminations?

Question

hollow brass threaded bolt with captive nut & lock nut and shroud onto a weatherproof junction box. Cable is armoured.

How do I make off the armoured cable to the lock nut? How is the outer wire layer terminated around the lock nut? The outer wire is normally used as an earth, but the cable I am using has an earth wire.

Answer 1

If you are talking about coaxial cable there is a special striping tool used.It trims the shield and inside insulator in one go.Check at local electrinics store (I don't think radio shack carries them)

Answer 2

this is what you need

http://www.towerman.co.uk/swa_gland_kits...

Answer 3

Go to TLC's website, all should be revealed there.

Answer 4

If youre talking about Steel wire armoured then you have to earth the armouring even if you have an earth core in the cable. you can get a 'banjo' as it is called in the trade and then attach an earth cable from the banjo to the earth termination in the accesory.and you can easily find out how to terminate an swa cable into a gland. you can buy gland kits from all wholesalers, they usually contain the banjo.

Answer 5

The armored terminator fitting is installed by a professional with a special tool which will also remove it.  This is done to prevent THEFT OF CABLE T.V. SERVICES.  If you remove one of these, and it is not inside your home, this is a CRIME.  I HIGHLY suggest that you call your local cable company, and have them install service if you do not already subscribe.  If you do already subscribe, and this is blocking an in-line to a t.v., computer, or telephone, then I suggest that you call your cable company, and complain LOUDLY, and make sure you use the words "satellite t.v., D.S.L., and cancel."

Answer 6

the outer seath( wire ) is no longer considered as good practice to use as earthing, use the internal earth wire as you have described