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Re: [TowerTalk] XHHW wire

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] XHHW wire
From: jimlux <jimlux@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 07:15:35 -0800
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On 2/24/20 6:47 AM, Grant Saviers wrote:

I've checked main lugs (hot side of main breaker) to Al feeders on several 200a and one 350a panel and found them tight and all had the the corrosion inhibitor applied. Doing this is not advised with energized feeders, as a primary short is nothing less than catastrophic/fatal.


Only if it's a bolted short <grin>
I had a fish tape sneak past the barrier and touch the bus and turn into several discrete pieces of fish tape with a mighty flash and that deep buzzing sound from a high current fault.

(why it's a good idea to wear gloves and eye protection when working on a live panel)
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