New Lugs....

[mstrlucky74]

Had this sent by foreman in field stating we should look into using this. I was wondering if anyone had experience with this. To me, it seems like a time saver but the material cost may offset that. This product could be a game changer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9FRhw7id3M&app=desktop


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[petersonra]

not a game changer. but maybe useful now and then.

There are other lug products that have similar features.

 

[Besoeker]

not a game changer.

I agree. One of the issues that I see is rotating the lug might compromise clearance to other phases and ground.

 

[petersonra]

I agree. One of the issues that I see is rotating the lug might compromise clearance to other phases and ground.

Pretty easy to insulate it with heat shrink or tape.

 

[Besoeker]

Pretty easy to insulate it with heat shrink or tape.

I wouldn't depend on either.

 

[jeffroce]

Nice!

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[Jraef]

I agree though, cable bending radius is mentioned in the video as in how the cable is affected, but they never mention the effect this might have on equipment clearances. A lot of equipment is designed based upon the incoming cables being routed in a specific direction / orientation. Change that and you may change the clearances. Tape and heat shrink don't officially alter the equipment design specifications.

 

[310 BLAZE IT]

I want to see a video where they install three of these.. Kinda cool in a pinch but I can't think of when they'd really be a huge deal. If somehow an equipment manufacturer shrunk their equipment by using them that might be cool. Like for example Siemens allowing a single 800a frame breaker in a 32 inch wide section if you use these, otherwise you need a 38

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[infinity]

They might be beneficial in something like a transformer where typically there isn't much room to bend multiple sets of cables.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

The installation was done without a torque wrench-- I am appalled...

 

[Besoeker]

I agree though, cable bending radius is mentioned in the video as in how the cable is affected, but they never mention the effect this might have on equipment clearances. A lot of equipment is designed based upon the incoming cables being routed in a specific direction / orientation. Change that and you may change the clearances. Tape and heat shrink don't officially alter the equipment design specifications.

I've pressure tested heat shrink sleeving. It may make the joint look neater and provide correct colour coding. But it doesn't do a lot else.