Electric_Santi
Member
- Location
- Colorado
- Occupation
- Industrial Electrician
All,
There have been multiple discussions in our field recently about whether or not crimp lugs w/ a bolt-through style connection are accepted as a means of termination style for electrical motor windings. It is to my understanding that the NEC does not specify for or against the style anywhere. Coming up in the industrial field I was always told the style of termination is mostly accepted based on how it comes from the factory or however the specific motor manufacturer may outline in a manual. It is to my belief that all though the bolt-through style isn't the best means of connection, it is still accepted...help me prove my theory? Thanks in advance!
There have been multiple discussions in our field recently about whether or not crimp lugs w/ a bolt-through style connection are accepted as a means of termination style for electrical motor windings. It is to my understanding that the NEC does not specify for or against the style anywhere. Coming up in the industrial field I was always told the style of termination is mostly accepted based on how it comes from the factory or however the specific motor manufacturer may outline in a manual. It is to my belief that all though the bolt-through style isn't the best means of connection, it is still accepted...help me prove my theory? Thanks in advance!