Disco-no-no - 06/30/01 03:58 AM
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This was found connected to a 2 HP 1 Phase 240V Planer circa 1950. It's the result of a carpenter and a mechanic getting together on an electrical project.
-Virgil
-Virgil
Re: Disco-no-no - 06/30/01 10:31 AM
electricians make bad carpenters, carpenters make bad electricians...
Re: Disco-no-no - 07/02/01 10:51 PM
What's wrong with these guys? I thought even carpenters knew that you're supposed to use a BRASS bolt when you're replacing a fuse with a bolt!! What's the extra conductor for? Is it a dedicated phone cable for 911 calls?
(All in jest, this is really awful)
(All in jest, this is really awful)
Re: Disco-no-no - 07/02/01 11:15 PM
If there was a short circuit on the load side, would that be considered a "bolted fault?"
Re: Disco-no-no - 07/03/01 01:46 AM
Sure sounds right, Tom.
And if the short was right where they installed this little jewel, would it be a "faulted bolt"?
And if the short was right where they installed this little jewel, would it be a "faulted bolt"?
Re: Disco-no-no - 08/28/01 09:40 PM
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Originally posted by Tom:
If there was a short circuit on the load side, would that be considered a "bolted fault?"
If there was a short circuit on the load side, would that be considered a "bolted fault?"
...Only after the Nut welded itself to the threads of the bolt.