Burned Wire On Breaker - Torque Screwdrivers & Why You Should Probably Be Using One

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In this video we troubleshoot and diagnose the reasons behind a burned wire connected to a double pole breaker in an electrical panel.
It appears that the reason that this connection failed was that the connection was never properly tightened or torqued.
While using a torque screwdriver can be an extra step in already tedious work, there is added value through knowing that all of your connections will be set to the correct specification.

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0:00 - Torque Screwdriver On Breakers Intro
0:19 - Why You Should Use A Torque Screwdriver
0:56 - Real-World Scenario
2:45 - Breaker Lock-Out Bracket
3:45 - Breaker Loose Connection Symptoms
6:29 - Breaker Trips
7:20 - Removing Main Panel Breaker
7:55 - The Culprit
9:20 - Replacing Damaged Breaker
10:09 - Our New Wiha Torque Screwdriver
13:55 - Joe To The Rescue
14:56 - Gas Cap Torque Value
16:40 - Applying Proper Torque To Breaker Screws
18:55 - Push In Breaker & Test
21:45 - Disassembling Old Breaker
26:55 - SUBSCRIBE!!!

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