SLU-70 Lugs

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Originally Posted by de_

Could someone post a picture of one of these against a ruler. Our Canadian Home Depot does not have anything remotely near that part number but they do have lugs that might well be them. DE

It appears that different parts suppliers are used from time to time. A close inspection of the lug will show at least "SL" and "70" on the face of the mounting tab (adjacent to the bend) when you inspect the connector through the bag. They will be labeled for use with #2 through #8 wire. The collar is at least 3/4 of an inch in diameter. It was my experience when inspecting, that teams regularly left too much insulation on the wire and the connectors failed due to one of two reasons. 1. The connector was gripping some or all insulation and when the PVC was compressed enough, it allowed the wire to loosen in the connector. 2. There was not enough wire exposed. The connectors have a dimple that must depress the wire bundle to hold it in place. Without enough wire in the connector, the compression will actually force the wire out, like the cartoon banana squeezing out of the peel.