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In the course of my travels for many years now, it has become apparent that most electricians don’t understand Ohm’s law, watts and torque. It’s very simple. Electrical wires and connections need to operate at a temperate of no more than 60° or 75° Celsius. The only way to measure the temperature is to measure [...]
No race car driver or their pit crew would question the importance of using the proper tool and the proper torque on lug nuts. Yet many electricians go to work every day and tighten electrical connections with no more than a folding Allen set. Every electrician has a responsibility to understand how to install conductors and make connections according to manufacturer instructions. Equipment, including conductors and connectors, is manufactured, tested and listed to be installed as specified by the manufacturer.