Torque, al vs cu

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goldstar said:
I don’t know how to post a poll here in the Forum but I’d be interested to know how many EC’s actually carry a torque wrench on their service vehicles. I have so many tools, parts, equipment, etc. on my truck I barely have room to carry materials to a job. I believe in the 2017 NEC they are now requiring a specific torque on screw-down terminals. How many EI’s are going to check for that ?
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I carry a torque screwdriver and two torque wrenches with overlapping ranges on my truck. I didn't start torquing things until about a year ago when I saw it discussed here. It took a while to make it a habit, but now I really like using them. I haven't broken off a bolt since I started. Breaking a lug bolt on the load side of a hot meter can will ruin your day.

I haven't had an inspector check torque, ask if I do it, or ask to see my tools.
 
Coppersmith said:
Breaking a lug bolt on the load side of a hot meter can will ruin your day.
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I can attest to that ! It happened to me at my own house and on a Sunday to boot. The phenolic base in the meter enclosure pulled apart like taffy. I ended up crazy-gluing it and using an AC cable tie to hold it in place. This happened about 8 years ago and it’s still like that to this day:happyyes:
 
goldstar said:
I can attest to that ! It happened to me at my own house and on a Sunday to boot. The phenolic base in the meter enclosure pulled apart like taffy. I ended up crazy-gluing it and using an AC cable tie to hold it in place. This happened about 8 years ago and it’s still like that to this day:happyyes:
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Yes, that too. Sometimes the bolts don't break but the insulating material the lug is built on does.
 
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