Torque Requirements

[guschash]

Where do you find Torque requirements for receptacles and panel screws? Would it be on the receptacle box and in the panel door cover? And does anyone would a torque screw driver or torque wrench? How do tell if these are torque right?

 

[Fred B]

Where do you find Torque requirements for receptacles and panel screws? Would it be on the receptacle box and in the panel door cover? And does anyone would a torque screw driver or torque wrench? How do tell if these are torque right?

Panel and breakers have specifications listed on the panel or breaker. AFA receptacle if there is a specification for them it also would be listed on the device. The annex (I) has suggested torques for screw based on size and type.

 

[ptonsparky]

You need a torque screwdriver, inch pound and foot pound wrenches. Maybe two screw drivers if you do some of the smaller control.

 

[kwired]

UL 498 (i.e the standard for receptacles in the US) calls out a tightening torque of 12-14 inch-pounds for wire binding screws (depending on size) in Table 123.3 as part of the Terminal Strength Test, and repeats that 14 inch-pound figure for 12AWG wire in 113.13 for the Terminal Temperature Test

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