Opps, Did I say in-lbs? I meant lbs. Also, is it true that the term "locking connector" is a creation of NEC 2008 and has no basis in any exisiting testing standards? Is the "Connectors that are readily accessible....shall require a tool for opening." the same as a "locking type" connector? Does any of this matter?
Mark Frye Berkeley Solar Electric Systems 303 Redbud Way Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 401-8024 <http://www.berkeleysolar.com/> www.berkeleysolar.com _____ From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Mark Frye Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 11:49 AM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: [RE-wrenches] Latch Locking Can anyone help me out with a reference. NEC 2008, 690.33 (3), Type. "The connectors shall be of the latching or locking type." I know I once hand my hands on the authoritative source defining the terms latching and locking, but no longer seem to be able to find it. Do I still have it right: Latching: can be disconnected by applying a force of 30 in-lbs, no other manipulation needed. Locking: can not be disconnected without manipulating the connector, but can be done by hand. Locking requiring a tool: same as locking but manipulation of connector can not be by hand alone, requires a tool? Thanks, Mark Frye Berkeley Solar Electric Systems 303 Redbud Way Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 401-8024 <http://www.berkeleysolar.com> www.berkeleysolar.com
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