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13-01-2013, 15:39

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Re: Battery lugs

Cranking these screw lugs down as tight as you can is why they are loosening. Burndy recommends a tightening torque of 45 inch-pounds.

Over-tightening 'springs' the housing, encouraging it to deform and let the wire go.

A little purple loctite doesn't hurt though

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