On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 11:07:29 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote:

In article ,
Mike Gilmour wrote:
When you've tightened down a bare cable to a binding post wait a few
hours then retighten - you'll always get a bit more clamping power
without overtightening the connection. The same applies to 'choc bloc'
terminal strips - when they are fully tight, wait - then tighten again.
(The clamped cable does relax over a short time).

Good grief. Considering the number of such terminals in the average house
carrying a great deal more current, I'm surprised there's not fires
everywhere. ;-)

That's why house wiring is required to be solid core, and plugs have
fuses in them................

BTW, that's still good advice even if you are wiring a house - go
round the junction boxes again the next day. You'd be surprised how
often you'll get an extra half-turn.

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