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PostPosted: Tue May 17, 2022 8:47 am    Post subject: CB tip Reply with quote

When installing individual circuit breakers, try using 8-32 3/8" cap screws. When it comes time to change the breaker a cap screw can be easily accessed by an allen wrench whereas the phillips head screws require pressure to remove. Likewise when reinserting the CBs a cap screw  can be held in place at the end by an allen wrench with a trace of fuel lube.

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PostPosted: Tue May 17, 2022 9:23 am    Post subject: CB tip Reply with quote

I like that tip!   Too many times I've been under the panel with a
phillips or worse yet, slotted screw to go on a breaker or switch.
If they make short 8/32 brass cap screws that may be perfect.
You've given me something to search for. Wink

Thanks!
Tim

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When installing individual circuit breakers, try using 8-32 3/8" cap screws. When it comes time to change the breaker a cap screw can be easily accessed by an allen wrench whereas the phillips head screws require pressure to remove. Likewise when reinserting the CBs a cap screw  can be held in place at the end by an allen wrench with a trace of fuel lube.


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PostPosted: Tue May 17, 2022 9:38 am    Post subject: CB tip Reply with quote

I wonder if they'll work to mount a fuse block. Of course, I've never had to change a fuse block, but still...

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On 5/17/2022 12:23 PM, Tim Olson wrote:

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I like that tip!   Too many times I've been under the panel with a
phillips or worse yet, slotted screw to go on a breaker or switch.
If they make short 8/32 brass cap screws that may be perfect.
You've given me something to search for. Wink

Thanks!
Tim

On 5/17/2022 11:46 AM, dlm wrote:

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When installing individual circuit breakers, try using 8-32 3/8" cap screws. When it comes time to change the breaker a cap screw can be easily accessed by an allen wrench whereas the phillips head screws require pressure to remove. Likewise when reinserting the CBs a cap screw  can be held in place at the end by an allen wrench with a trace of fuel lube.


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PostPosted: Tue May 17, 2022 9:53 am    Post subject: CB tip Reply with quote

Great idea!
These would work:
https://www.mcmaster.com/93465A192/
https://www.mcmaster.com/97715A142/
I like the second one better, it has more contact surface with the terminal.
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On May 17, 2022 at 1:23:01 PM, Tim Olson <Tim(at)myrv10.com (Tim(at)myrv10.com)> wrote:

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I like that tip!   Too many times I've been under the panel with a
phillips or worse yet, slotted screw to go on a breaker or switch.
If they make short 8/32 brass cap screws that may be perfect.
You've given me something to search for. Wink

Thanks!
Tim

On 5/17/2022 11:46 AM, dlm wrote:

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When installing individual circuit breakers, try using 8-32 3/8" cap screws. When it comes time to change the breaker a cap screw can be easily accessed by an allen wrench whereas the phillips head screws require pressure to remove. Likewise when reinserting the CBs a cap screw  can be held in place at the end by an allen wrench with a trace of fuel lube.





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PostPosted: Tue May 17, 2022 11:36 am    Post subject: CB tip Reply with quote

How about McMaster part no:
97715A141/Martin
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On May 17, 2022, at 10:23 AM, Tim Olson <Tim(at)MyRV10.com (Tim(at)MyRV10.com)> wrote:
I like that tip! Too many times I've been under the panel with a phillips or worse yet, slotted screw to go on a breaker or switch. If they make short 8/32 brass cap screws that may be perfect. You've given me something to search for. Wink Thanks! Tim On 5/17/2022 11:46 AM, dlm wrote:
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When installing individual circuit breakers, try using 8-32 3/8" cap screws. When it comes time to change the breaker a cap screw can be easily accessed by an allen wrench whereas the phillips head screws require pressure to remove. Likewise when reinserting the CBs a cap screw can be held in place at the end by an allen wrench with a trace of fuel lube.




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