Grommets are small rings that guard and strengthen a hole and protect whatever that is passing through them. If you’re installing electrical cables, then an electrical cord grommet is your friend. It will insulate and protect your electrical cord from chafing and tears.An electrical cord grommet is made of rubber as it doesn’t allow electricity to pass through it, thus rubber is the safest for cables.You can install an electrical cord grommet in these easy steps:-

● Mark the place where you want to install your grommet and drill a hole in the marked area.
● Push the grommet inside the hole. If it is too tight then you’ve chosen the wrong size. But if the size difference is minimal then you can boil the grommet before putting it in, as it will shrink and fit snugly inside the hole.
● Put pressure on the grommet and keep pushing it in till it’s fitted. Using a hammer is not advisable on a rubber grommet as it may damage it.
● You can mount a grommet border, which is a plastic casing around the circumference of the grommet by using glue for extra safety.
● Do not insert your electrical cord in the grommet before you’ve installed it in the whole. This will make the installation process difficult and it can also damage the electrical cord.
● Be sure to measure the diameter of your grommet before installing it. If you use a grommet that’s too big or too small, your electrical cord will not be protected properly.

Installing an electrical cord grommet is an easy task if you choose the right size and the right material. Rubber is a durable and flexible material but make sure that your electrical cord grommet is able to hold its place in the hole.