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John_S2
Explorer
Jun 30, 2014

How can I avoid over tightening a 30 amp replacement plug

I got a replacement plug for my 30 Amp shoreline cord and I must have over tightened the screws holding the wires in place as the grounding plug came out (fell out) of the plastic housing. I guess th...
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wa8yxm
Explorer III
Jun 30, 2014
I routinely snap grade 4 quarter inch bolts when I over tighten and I hold the wrench with my thumb over the head of the wrench.

I have not ever overtightened teh screws on a 30 amp plug, Do not think I can.

If the ground pin fell out, then one of two conditions exists

1: MOST LIKELY the pin is held in place by the cover, which was off since it covers the screws you were tightening

2: Not very likely: Defective.

Solution

Tighten as tight as possible, insert pin back in plastic, apply cover.

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