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Unread 17-02-2004, 10:36
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Re: Distro block, maxi fuse box, and ground stem

Chris,
In the past we just stacked two eyelet terminals on the same stud to distribute either supply or return leads. We of course insulate with heatshrink the terminals that are used for either.

Dez,
I have to go along with Chris on the distro block, it is designed for three phase power distro and probably (I can't remember what the label speced) can handle 600 volts block to block without arcing over. I actually like this block for distro and I think many teams will find it very easy to use. It has two failings though, the #6 doesn't fill up the input side (That is why I fold over a 3/8" of the #6 to fully fill the void.) and a less than prudent electrical person will force the #10 into a hole without fully retracting the locking screw. This will invariably result in a few strands sticking out to get into trouble with it's neighbors. Other than the weight, I would like to use this in the future.
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