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My mind changed on torque screwdrivers after a weird fault
I never used them for basic terminations. Seeing how even slight over-tightening can cause problems made me a believer.
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wesley1816mo ago
Funny you mention that. I read an article last week about busbar connections in panels. The writer found that uneven torque from a regular driver caused hot spots and eventual failure over time. It wasn't about being loose, but about the inconsistency. One terminal at 8 inch-pounds and the next at 12 makes a real difference. That sold me on using a torque tool for anything carrying a real load. It just takes the guesswork out.
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felix_black6mo ago
Reading about the 8 vs 12 inch-pound difference made me rethink my lazy torque habits.
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amy9746mo ago
The hot spots thing sold me too.
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