How to Repair Loose/Bad Electrical Connections

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Are you experiencing a problem with your electrical connection?

Typically one of two issues cause connection problems:
1. Loose connections
2. Bad connections-resulting from the following:

  • Using incorrect lug-bolt-screw sizes
  • Cross-threaded connections
  • Oxidized contacts
  • Wrong wire size
  • Connection contact corrosion

Many peoples’ first response to connection problems is to tighten a bad connection, however this usually does not help. Tightening a bad connection usually creates more problems to existing conditions. The best solution to repair a bad connection is to uninstall connection, clean or replace bad parts, and reinstall connection.

If you’re certain a connection only needs tightened the best way to ensure the connection is not over tightened is by using a torque wrench with the correct values recommended by the manufacturer.

If you have an electrical board or other related piece of equipment that needs connections repaired, your best solution is to send it Precision Electric so we can inspect and repair your equipment beyond the OEM’s standards. We have been working on industrial manufacturing equipment since 1984. Our products and services exceed that of our competitors.

Ryan Chamberlin
Inside Sales, Customer Support
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