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I'm starting to think torque specs on breakers matter more than most guys admit
I found a study from UL that said over 25% of electrical failures in panels come from loose connections at the breaker. After I got a torque wrench and checked my own work from last year, I was surprised how many were under spec by 10-15 ft-lbs. Has anyone else actually gone back and checked their old terminations?
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oscarw832mo ago
My own panel looks like it was wired by a guy whose torque spec was "just crank it till it feels right" and honestly, that guy was me last summer.
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willow4072mo ago
Used to think torque specs were optional until my breaker melted. You changed my mind.
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