T tterayama New member Nov 22, 2009 #1 Manufacturer's publications do not indicate if bushings are required. Do these fittings have sufficient rounded edges to prevent abrasion?
Manufacturer's publications do not indicate if bushings are required. Do these fittings have sufficient rounded edges to prevent abrasion?
infinity Moderator Staff member Location New Jersey Occupation Journeyman Electrician (retired) Nov 22, 2009 #2 IMO no. You'll need a bushing with an insulated throat or a bushing installed on the threads if the conductors are #4 AWG or larger. Welcome to the forum. Last edited: Nov 22, 2009
IMO no. You'll need a bushing with an insulated throat or a bushing installed on the threads if the conductors are #4 AWG or larger. Welcome to the forum.
C Cow Senior Member Location Eastern Oregon Occupation Electrician Nov 22, 2009 #3 Pb's are cheap insurance. They're made so cheaply now, some of them are razor sharp. We used some a while back(3/4") that were skinning the insulation so well off the side of the wire you'd of thought it was done with a knife!
Pb's are cheap insurance. They're made so cheaply now, some of them are razor sharp. We used some a while back(3/4") that were skinning the insulation so well off the side of the wire you'd of thought it was done with a knife!