My father in law told me to twist wire nuts tighter. He was right.

Last Saturday I was wiring up a ceiling fan in my sister's house outside Cleveland. I twisted the wire nuts snug like I always do, maybe a quarter turn past hand tight. My father in law Bob watched over my shoulder and said "twist them until your fingers hurt, then give it one more." I laughed it off but tried his way. Fired up the fan three hours later and it worked perfectly, no flickering or noise. Anyone else have a relative who still gives you good advice even after 20 years in the trade?

3 comments

3 Comments

the_joseph1mo ago

Bob sounds like the kind of guy who tightens things until the screwdriver cries uncle.

olivia_rivera882mo agoTop Commenter

Old dudes really do know their torque specs huh.

hannahs452mo ago

Hate when you realize the old school way is actually better. Bob sounds like a good guy to have around when things get tricky. Sometimes those extra little details make all the difference.