What type of rubber grommet do I need for Stud wall?

[John2016]

Hello,

I am feeding a wire from the loft and need to drill into the metal stud frame from top.

In order to protect the electric cable, what type of grommet should I use?


Thank you.

 

[John2016]

One that fits the size of hole you are drilling

So nothing special, i.e. it doesn't need to be made from plastic... can be rubber?

 

[JohnW2]

So nothing special, i.e. it doesn't need to be made from plastic... can be rubber?

It's just a matter of common sense - anything that protects the cable from potentially sharp metal edges will do.

Grommets are usually rubber o one sort or another. I'm not sure what things with a similar purpose made from plastic are called!

Kind Regards, John

 

[Sureitsoff?]

Bushes ??

 

[JohnW2]

Bushes ??

Yes, that's very possible.

Kind Regards, John

 

[crystal ball]

Whatever you use a blob of superglue will hold it in place

 

[sparkymarka]

Or a conduit adaptor it won’t come out as it’s got a threaded nut/ ring

 

[crystal ball]

Or a conduit adaptor it won’t come out as it’s got a threaded nut/ ring

Only if you can access the other side, but yes

 

[Adam_151]

It might look a little rough, but I'd use an offcut of plastic conduit the same size as the hole, wrap a wide band of tape on it so it is impossible for it to drop through, then below that, put just a couple of layers on where it goes into the hole, so it goes in snuggly and stays (Or I suppose you could aim to create a cone with the tape, if you so desired)

 

[sparkymarka]

Only if you can access the other side, but yes

Sorry miss read it …..glue in a male adaptor from above ….

 

[SUNRAY]

It's just a matter of common sense - anything that protects the cable from potentially sharp metal edges will do.

Grommets are usually rubber o one sort or another. I'm not sure what things with a similar purpose made from plastic are called!

Kind Regards, John

I'd pretty much expect grommets to be plastic these days. example: https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/cable-grommets/1879403?cm_mmc=UK-PLA-DS3A-_-google-_-CSS_UK_EN_Cables_&_Wires_Whoop-_-Cable+Grommets_Whoop-_-1879403&matchtype=&aud-1158510608811la-302670674341&gclid=CjwKCAjw69moBhBgEiwAUFCx2A-8ksLbzjbSLcebaTYUvjjYVnRAyxXuOxf2F0udxsr7hO7r3aNfcxoCvysQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

And https://grommetmart.com/product/3-plastic-grommets-and-washers-12mm-15-32-500-sets-3/

 

[conny]

You used to be able to buy grommet strip. Bit like a 'U' shaped plastic strip with 'teeth' on the open side. Cut it to the length of the circumference of the hole and feed it around the lip of the hole.

Grommet Strip 1.6mm - 2.0mm (10Mtr)

Also sold at other outlets.

 

[JohnW2]

I'd pretty much expect grommets to be plastic these days. example:

Fair enough - I'm probably behind the times. I've bought them in such large quantities in the (probably fairly distant) past, that I'm pretty sure that most of the large number in my toolboxes, drawers and shelves are rubber of one sort or another. I also have a fair number of 'hard plastic' things (mainly either 'clip-in' or with a retaining nut) but, as I said, I wouldn't call them grommets - as was suggested, 'bushes' is probably the word.

Kind regards, John

 

[John2016]

Sorry miss read it …..glue in a male adaptor from above ….

Great, I'll get a glue gun.