Description
Cable grips are one of those quiet parts that decide whether a run of pendants looks considered or accidental. This is a compression grip with a clear moulded body: the halves draw together and pinch the flex, so the length you set is the length that stays. Each pack holds five, enough for a row above an island or a spare or two put by for later. Nothing about it is electrical; the work is purely mechanical, which is to hold the cable, take the strain and stay out of the way.
We reach for the clear one where the flex is white, grey or translucent and we would rather the grip vanished than announced itself. It suits kitchens, dining rooms, hallways and stairwells, and it earns its keep in a shop or studio where a group of pendants hangs at staggered heights and each one needs to hold its own drop. It is also the sensible answer for anyone reviving an older pendant whose original grip has gone brittle or lost its bite, since the cost of a pack is small against the cost of a new fitting.
The body is smooth and slim, closer in scale to a knot in the cable than to a piece of hardware, and the clear finish means it reads as a shadow rather than a break in the line. Keep it looking right with a dry cloth, and if fingermarks show, a barely damp cloth is plenty; solvents and spray cleaners can cloud a clear surface, so leave those in the cupboard. It carries a one year warranty. We stock the same compression grip in black and white for flex you would sooner match than hide, and the range also runs to metal grip kits in finishes from polished chrome and satin nickel through to antique brass and French gold.
Specification
| Colour |
Clear |
| Ceiling Mountable |
Yes |
| Weight |
0.03KG |
| Diameter |
14mm |
| Height |
38mm |
| Materials Used |
Plastic |
| Energy Class |
Not Applicable |
| Lamp Cap |
Non-Electric |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Warranty |
1yr |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| Pieces Included |
1 |
| Installation |
Requires Installation By Qualified Electrician |
| Product Care |
(1) Wipe clean with a dry cloth, do not use any cleaning detergents, do not use rough or coarse material to clean. |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
How many grips are in a pack?
Five, so a row of pendants can be dealt with in one go and you can still keep a spare.
How big is each grip?
Each one measures 14mm across and 38mm tall, small enough to sit discreetly on the flex.
Is it electrical?
No. It is a non-electrical accessory with no lamp and no connections; it grips the cable and nothing more.
Will the clear finish yellow if I wipe it?
Dust it with a dry cloth and use only a barely damp cloth for marks. Avoid solvents, spirits and spray cleaners, which can cloud or craze a clear surface.
Can I get this in a colour that matches a dark flex?
Yes, the same compression grip comes in black and in white, and we also stock metal grip kits in a range of plated finishes.
Is there a warranty?
It carries a one year warranty.